TODAY’S VERSE
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.”
II Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
God knows exactly what we need to make it in this life. [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Comfort and Strength
Posted in Devotion, Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Guidance, Hope, Love, Strength, joy, tagged comfort, Forgiveness, Grace, Hope, Strength on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Directions
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Hope, Prayer, The Word, tagged Choices, Direction, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Truth, Word of God on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.”
Psalms 25:4-5 (NLT)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
There are so many paths to choose from. Wouldn’t it be nice [...]
Forgiveness
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Hope, Love, Mercy, Motivation, Salvation, tagged Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus, Love, redemption, sacrifice, sin on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness.”
Psalms 130:3-4 (NLT)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
It is easy to keep a record of sins. How many times have we found ourselves caught up in bitterness over someone’s repeated offences against us? How many times should we continue to [...]
Strength
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Grace, Hope, Power, Praise, Prayer, Strength, joy, tagged God Almighty, Help, might valor, Strength, Victory on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“The LORD gives his people strength.”
Psalms 28:8 (NLT)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Strength is a mighty gift to have from God. With strength you can have many options. You can have strength to make it through a tough time. Strength to accomplish a difficult task. Strength to overcome overwhelming circumstances. Strength when all else has failed. Strength to [...]
Being Renewed
Posted in Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Faith, Grace, Holy Spirit, Hope, Salvation, Self Esteem, tagged Born again, change, discipleship, new creature, renewed, santification on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
II Corinthians 4:16 (NIV)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
I was involved an incident involving a theft and [...]
Follow God
Posted in Behavior, Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, tagged discipleship, Follow God, living for Christ on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life.”
Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (NLT)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Choices can make all the difference in the world. We are constantly [...]
Kindness
Posted in Behavior, Christian Living, Compassion, Devotion, Devotional, Encouragement, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, tagged Fruit of the Spirit, generosity, kindness, Love, Mercy on September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“But the fruit of the Spirit is – kindness”
Galatians 5:22 (NIV)
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Luke 6:31 (NIV)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Kindness is not an option. It is not something we can decide to do only if it is convenient. It is evidence of the Holy Spirit alive in our life. Jesus [...]
Forgiveness
Posted in Behavior, Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Forgiveness, Grace, Love, Mercy, Salvation, tagged Forgiveness, bitterness, sins, envy, jealously on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.”
Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Forgiveness is crucial to our mental health. More than that, it is imperative for a right relationship with God. God puts a premium on grace and forgiveness. Forgiveness is love in action. It is an act of grace that [...]
Patience
Posted in Behavior, Christian Living, Devotion, Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Grace, Hope, Peace, Power, Prayer, Strength, trust, tagged endurance, Faith, God's power, Hope, patience, Prayer, provision, trust on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TODAY’S VERSE
“Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
Colossians 1:11 (NIV)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul admonishes the Christians to “live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way.” He then tells them how. He says to get [...]
