Ecclesiastes 7 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 7 Wisdom 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. 2 It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, fo
Read more…Proverbs 7 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 7 Warning Against the Adulterous Woman 1 My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind th
Read more…February 7, 2011 "Don't Scratch That Itch" Gwen Smith Today's Truth "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dr
Read more…February 7, 2011 Nothing Tastes as Good as Peace Feels Lysa TerKeurst "... seek peace and pursue it." Psalm 34:14 (NIV) Devotion: Nearly two years ago I set out on what I thought would be a three-month fast from sugar to lose weight. Here I am t
Read more…February 7 Who Owns It All? 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 A serious error has made its way into the church. Some Christians think that their beliefs and their wallet belong in separate spheres. The truth is, financial health and obedience to God are
Read more…Genesis 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Genesis 4 Cain and Abel 1 Adam[a] made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain.[b] She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth[c] a man.” 2 Later she gave birt
Read more…THE LORD IS REINGING IN OUR LIVES RIGHT NOW. HE IS AN ON TIME GOD. FOR HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT!! OH MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME AND LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER! IT'S A NEW SEASON ITS ANEW DAY A FRESH ANOINTING THAT IS BLOWIN OUR
Read more…Mark 1 (New International Version, ©2010) Mark 1 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b] 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, wh
Read more…We have seen what an uncertain economic environment looks like. Although U.S. economists predict an upswing, they say "the economy still faces headwinds," reports USA Today. And although we should expect some turbulence ahead, we can proceed more con
Read more…The Meek Were Kneeling by Max Lucado “Blessed are the meek,” Jesus explained. Blessed are the available. That’s why the announcement went first to the shepherds. They didn’t ask God if he was sure he knew what he was doing. Had the angel gone to t
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Today's Truth
Luke 2:52 "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."
Friend to Friend
A friend recently sent me the following message in an email with a subject line that said, "I immediately thought of you whe
Perfectionism Is a Thief "For He hath made Him to be sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:21 Did you know that your performance doesn't make you any more or less acceptable in God's
Read more…Psalm 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Psalm 4 Psalm 4[a] For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. 1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my p
Read more…Ecclesiastes 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 4 Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness 1 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power
Read more…Proverbs 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 4 Get Wisdom at Any Cost 1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son t
Read more…February 4, 2011 Do You Have the Time? T. Suzanne Eller "How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog--it's here a little while, then it's gone. James 4:14 (NLT) Devotion: "Would you rather spend a weeke
Read more…February 4 The Effectiveness of God's Way Exodus 3:1-22 Yesterday we observed the ineffectiveness of Moses' attempt to liberate his people from Egyptian slavery, but today we see him given a second chance to do it God's way. If we could learn the
Read more…Morning The Lord hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. (Deut. 17:16) Truly if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better c
Read more…Philippians 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Philippians 4 Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity 1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I p
Read more…Is God’s House Still a House of Prayer? January 31, 2011 by Darryl Izzard Bishop Iona Locke, one of the leading ladies in ministry featured this month recently shared her thoughts about the move of God among the Body of Christ today. “God is turnin
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