Luke 16 New International Reader's Version (NIRV) Luke 16 The Story of the Clever Manager 1 Jesus told his disciples another story. He said, "There was a rich man who had a manager. Some said that the manager was wasting what the rich man owned. 2
Read more…Proverbs 29 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 29 1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. 2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Read more…Proverbs 30 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 30 The Sayings of Agur 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message.[a] I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God.[b] 2 I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense. 3 I h
Read more…Proverbs 25 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 25 More Proverbs of Solomon 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah. 2 It is God’s privilege to conceal things and the king’s privilege to discover
Read more…James 5:11 New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. James 1:12 Ne
Read more…Proverbs 13 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 13 1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a] a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3 Those wh
Read more…Proverbs 8 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 8 Wisdom Calls for a Hearing 1 Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! 2 On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. 3 By the gates at the entran
Read more…Colossians 1:10-11 New International Version (NIV) 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to hi
Read more…Leah The Woman Lacking Loveliness Was Yet Loyal Scripture References—Genesis 29; 30; 49:31; Ruth 4:11 Name Meaning—Leah as a name has been explained in many ways. “Wearied” or “Faint from Sickness” with a possible reference to her precarious condi
Read more…Looking unto Jesus." Hebrews 12:2 It is ever the Holy Spirit's work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus; but Satan's work is just the opposite of this, for he is constantly trying to make us regard ourselves instead of Christ. He insinuates, "Y
Read more…Proverbs 28 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 28 1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. 2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders
Read more…June 28, 2011 Memory Stones T. Suzanne Eller "Joshua set up the twelve stones that had been in the middle of the Jordan at the spot where the priests who carried the ark of the covenant had stood. And they are there to this day." Joshua 4:9 (NIV)
Read more…Proverbs 27 New International Version (NIV) Proverbs 27 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. 3 Stone is heavy and sand a
Read more…"A certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it." Luke 11:27-28 It is f
Read more…Five Ways to "Declutter" Your Mind When you think of "decluttering," you often think of tossing out or giving away unwanted items. But decluttering your mind is also necessary for effective organization. Here are five ways to declutter your mind: .
Read more…Private eye tells homeless man of Inheritance – Mon Jun 20, 8:33 am ET SALT LAKE CITY – A private investigator says he has tracked down a homeless Utah man and delivered some good news: He's inherited a lot of money. David Lundberg said he found
Read more…Phebe, Phoebe The Woman Who Wore the Badge of Kindness Scripture Reference—Romans 16:1, 2 Name Meaning—Pure or radiant as the moon Romans 16:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT) Romans 16 Paul Greets His Friends 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe
Read more…Timotheus, Timothy [Tīmō'theŭs, Tĭm'o thy̆]—honored of god, worshiping god or valued of god. A young man of Lystra, son of Eunice, a Jewess, by a Greek father who was probably dead when Paul first visited the home (Acts 16:1). The Man Who Confessed
Read more…"Help, Lord." Psalm 12:1 New Living Translation (NLT) Psalm 12 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.[a] 1 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the
Read more…Proverbs 16 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 16 1 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. 3 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans w
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