“I have not written to you because you do not know the truth but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth.” 1 John 2:21 Whether the lie is to protect yourself, protect others, to get yourself out of an uncomfortable situation, or to avoid…
“For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.” Matthew 12:24 Another way to check and see if someone’s heart is godly. If they have a critical spirit, a caustic mouth, a need for constant drama, or they gossip or backbite, then you want to steer clear! Don’t…
“Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit.” Matthew 12:33 Great way to decide on friends and acquaintances! Especially over the long haul. We can all play good for a time, but…
“But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself; The Lord hears when I call to Him. Tremble and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still.” Psalm 4:3-4 Set apart = holy. You were made holy and are set apart…
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:2-3…
“But God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, and power, and discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 I will always see a three year old Garrett and a two year old Nathan marching down the hallway past the basement door in Minot, ND and chanting this verse! …
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 They that wait upon the Lord will gain new strength! Waiting is the hardest thing that God asks…
“…because you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has…and the Lord accepted Job.” Job 42:8b-9b I was taught that Job did not sin, but then somewhere along the way, I heard the teaching that Job’s sin was pride. That has been the prevalent teaching…
“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, Not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished….
“…and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.For you were continually straying like sheep,but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.”1 Peter 2:24-25…