THE BIBLE PRODUCES HOPE Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Romans 15:4 NLT Do you need something to encourage you this week? Well, read the Bible. We receive hope when we…
LEAVE IT TO GOD Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God… Romans 12:18-19 NLT We have two options when someone has done wrong to us, when someone has betrayed our trust, lied about us, ruined our reputation, or…
THE WISE LIVE DEBT FREE Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another… Romans 13:8 NLT Let’s remember that the Lord cannot bless anyone who lacks order in their life, because surely, they will not be able to steward the blessings they receive. If you have not managed to take control of…
THE DANGERS OF JUDGING Although, human beings are easily inclined to judgement, the Bible constantly reminds us about several points that have to do with judging others. 1. You do not have the authority to judge others. God is the only One that can do so. Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their…
I’M THE LAST ONE STANDING … Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said, “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” Romans 11:2-3 NLT Seriously? Are you the only one left?…
GOD BROUGHT YOU INTO THIS WORLD But before they were born, before they had done anything good or bad, she received a message from God. (This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes) … Romans 9:11 NLT Nobody is born by chance. Before you were born, God had determined your functions…
DISSAPEARING Then Moses disappeared into the cloud as he climbed higher up the mountain. He remained on the mountain forty days and forty nights. Exodus 24:18 NLT One of my desires is for the “self” inside of me to disappear more and more, so I can reflect Christ in my life and my actions. The…
WHAT I DON’T WANT TO DO And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. Romans…
A DREAM’S PROCESS This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed (Habakkuk 2:3 NLT). We all have dreams that we would like to fulfill, whether they are personal,…
FIRST WHAT’S FIRST…. THEN THE BLESSING Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine (Proverbs 3:9-10). What a shame that there are marriages destroying themselves because of financial frictions. What a shame…