Monthly Archives: March 2016

COLOSSIANS 3:15 CEV 15 Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful. If you … Continue reading →

What are you waiting for? Most people are waiting for something — something “special” that will make their life great, so they can be happy. Ask yourself: have others had this, and are they all happy? No, they’re not, and … Continue reading →

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 NKJ 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also … Continue reading →

The only thing necessary to change heaven into hell — if God were to allow it — is selfishness. Selfishness is mankind’s fundamental defect. Selfish means: self-centered, self-serving, self-important. At the root of every problem is selfishness. JAMES 3:16 TEV … Continue reading →

Mankind has a fatal defect, which manifests as selfishness. There is a cure — but only one which is effective permanently. The cure requires injection of new life into your inner being. This life is called eternal life, because it … Continue reading →

ROMANS 12:12 NRSV 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Prayer is a habit that, like every other good habit, must be developed. You know you need to pray. You need God’s help, His wisdom and … Continue reading →

Temporary! This is what you should say to your circumstances when they don’t line up with God’s Word: Temporary! 2 CORINTHIANS 4:18 NIV 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For … Continue reading →

ACTS 2:36 NKJ 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Many preachers tell people they “need to make Jesus Lord.” While I understand what … Continue reading →

2 TIMOTHY 2:3 NKJ 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. We are involved in a battle for the hearts and minds of people. Our enemy, the devil, has forces arrayed against us. But … Continue reading →

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 KJV 16 Rejoice evermore. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 NASB 16 Rejoice always; If you only rejoice when things are perfect, you may not rejoice much in this life. Why miss out on something so pleasant? ROMANS 12:12 NRSV … Continue reading →