Tag Archives: christianity

Psalm 20:4  May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. I remember reading this verse and not having a clue what the desire of my heart was.  On top of that, I didn’t … Continue reading →

The fear of the Lord As we consider the fear of the Lord, take a moment and think of the story of Pinocchio.  A wooden puppet becomes a real boy.  Something inanimate becomes alive and vibrantly real.  For many the … Continue reading →

Philemon 4-5  Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. The Message What … Continue reading →

Proverbs 25:11-12  The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.  The Message My wife Donna has this wonderful habit. … Continue reading →

Mark 12:28–31  28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29“The most important one,” … Continue reading →

Matthew 24:9  “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. I find myself greatly concerned over the lawlessness occurring throughout our country.  Among our … Continue reading →

Acts 4:11 This [Jesus] is the stone despised by you builders, who has become the  cornerstone. Do you ever stop to think about the really special things that God has done in your life?  If you had to, could you … Continue reading →

Proverbs 31:10-12       A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies.  11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.  12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days … Continue reading →

John 8:31, 32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” One of the more … Continue reading →

James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells thefact-based story of two athletes in the … Continue reading →