Archive for May 2021

1 Cor. 6:1-6 If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people?  Or do you not know that the Lord’s people will judge the world?  And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to…

Eph. 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. At that time for me, prayer was very personal.  What I mean is that the things for which I prayed were things…

Prov. 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. He had no problem with the Bible thumpers who seemed to pervade his workplace.  He never felt judged by them, and they always made a point to invite him to church or Bible study.  Eventually, he would come to call some of them not…

Rom. 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if…

1 Pet. 4:7-10 The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve…

1 Thes. 5:9-11 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.…

Pro. 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. It might seem like no big deal now, but at the time it was a huge issue.  My life before Jesus brought consequences to my life after Jesus.  I found myself without a driver’s license for an…

Pro. 20:5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. She was a quiet new addition to youth group.  She knew some of the other kids from school, but they were not necessarily friends.  Her family had always attended a more reserved congregation, and they did…

Psa. 95:1-2 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.  Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. The first few times he attended service there, he could not believe how wonderful the music was.  He dreamt of…