Do your own work well, and then you will have something to be proud of. But don’t compare yourself with others. We each must carry our own load. (Galatians 6:4-5 CEV) The J.B. Phillips New Testament version puts it this way, “For every man must “shoulder his own pack.”’ We’re each responsible for carrying ourContinueContinue reading “Shoulder Your Own Pack”
Category Archives: New Testament
Don’t Settle for Less
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NIV) So many people have a problem believing this promise from the Bible that they end up settling for less. They settle for just any relationship, job, house, not realizing that there’s something better waitingContinueContinue reading “Don’t Settle for Less”
Your Personal Bodyguard
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. (John 17:11 NIV) Good parents go the extra mileContinueContinue reading “Your Personal Bodyguard”
Just Not Ready
My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV) I like how in one of the federal electionContinueContinue reading “Just Not Ready”
First Priority
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33 NLT) I’ve learned that putting God first makes everything else fall into place. Spending time with Him before moving on to the rest of the day’s activities gives me more than enough time toContinueContinue reading “First Priority”
By the Grace of God
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV) As I reflect on my own life, I, too, must admit that it’s by the grace of God that I am what I am today and that His grace to meContinueContinue reading “By the Grace of God”
He’ll Always Be There
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. (James 4:8 NLT) What has been keeping you away from God lately? No matter what it is, be assured that if you call on Him today, you’ll find Him. The Bible promises that if we come near to Him, He’ll come near to us.ContinueContinue reading “He’ll Always Be There”
The Lord Has Need of It
And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” (Luke 19:34 ESV) As He was approaching Jerusalem, Jesus instructed two of His disciples to find Him a colt on which no one had sat before, untie it and bring it to Him. And if asked about why they were untying it, they should simply say,ContinueContinue reading “The Lord Has Need of It”
You’re Cordially Invited
Jesus replied with this story: “A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come, the banquet is ready.’ But they all began making excuses. (Luke 14:16-18 NLT) Once, a family member chose to invite many people to an importantContinueContinue reading “You’re Cordially Invited”
Lay Down the Crown
At the same time the twenty-four elders knelt down before the one sitting on the throne. And as they worshiped the one who lives forever, they placed their crowns in front of the throne and said, “Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things, and byContinueContinue reading “Lay Down the Crown”
Rising with the Son 