Rom 2:1-2 (ESV) —“Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.” Paul was writing mainly to Jews …
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When All You Can Do Is Live One Moment At A Time
Romans 1:17 NIV: “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 is the key verse of Romans, announcing the theme of “the righteousness of God.” The word righteousness and other …
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So What Is That To You?
John 21:22: “If I want him to remain until I come,” Jesus answered, “what is that to you?” As for you, follow me.” Those five words said by Jesus to Peter, in John 21 have stuck out at me – from the last chapter of John – “what is that to you?”. Peter had looked …
Set Apart And United in Truth
John 17:17-19: “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.” Jesus prayed for Himself, for His disciples, and for future believers, before He was …
That Special Finishing Touch
John 15:11-14: “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if …
When You Don’t Know What To Say
John 14:26: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” In John 14:26, Jesus stated to His disciples, that the Holy Spirit, who He called “the Helper” would be sent after …
A Flashlight That Never Goes Out
John 3:21: “But whoever does what is true, comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” When you lose power in your home, everything is dark. You can’t see without lighting a candle or turning on a flashlight that must have working batteries. …
Clothed With Power From On High
Luke 24:45; 49 NIV: “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. I am going to send you what my Father has promised, but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Are you in a period in life when you need guidance or wisdom from …
Exalted Humility
“God is not influenced by what people say or think about us, because He sees the thoughts and motives of the heart (1 Sam. 6:7). Warren Wiersbe
When Feeling Insignificant
Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Often we women struggle with our value or worth when we compare ourselves to other women. …