Tag Archives: christianity

Romans 12:2  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 2:14  But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. Our youngest son Michael was born with an artistic gift.  Even … Continue reading →

Isaiah 7:15  He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. I grew up in southwest Michigan.  I remember hearing my older hunting friends talking about the compass problems they encountered … Continue reading →

Acts 5:8-9  Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”   “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”  9 Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 1:5  Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,” There is a scene in the movie Fantasia called Night … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 4:18  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Have you noticed how birds will sing in the morning … Continue reading →

Mark 3:1-6  1Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:13a  “And lead us not into temptation,…” Years ago I heard a Bible teacher give a very illuminating paraphrase of this verse: “Lord, let there not be anything in my heart that would cause you to put me to … Continue reading →

Matthew 14:28  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be in the boat with the disciples when Jesus walked on the … Continue reading →

Psalm 63:1  O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you,  in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Think of the contrast between longing for … Continue reading →