“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…
“Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God;Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”Psalm 143:10 Is this the cry of your heart? Have you put all things under the cross and surrendered all circumstances to God? Are you desiring to know His way in the…
“Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the Lord?Behold to obey is better than sacrifice,And to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of divination, And insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry.Because you have rejected…
Just a thought on Job today. First of all, God did not do Job in, Satan did. Yes, God gave permission but only because He knew that Job’s faith could handle it. When tough stuff comes into your life, know that we live in Satan’s realm, but that God will…
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 141:23-24 Once you have searched your heart before the Lord, confessed any uncleanness, then you are free…