"Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law." --Psalm 119:18 Paul dialed his friend's number and waited for him to pick up the phone. No formal introductions were needed when he finally did, and Paul spoke in a monotone voice. "I'm bored. Can we something do out of the ordinary [...]
"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." --Galatians 5:16 (NIV) If you think something is missing from your life but you can't put your finger on it, look no further. Monday, January 13 is National Rubber Duckie Day! According to the Sesame Street calendar, January [...]
"And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one." --Isaiah 45:3 (NLT) "Thank you all for coming to our third annual Hustlers and Smoothies Convention!" the moderator says. "Now I'd like to present [...]
"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others." --James 3:17 (NLT) I used to see a friend who had a lot of great qualities. Let’s just call him Bill. Although he did a lot of great things for [...]
"In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, [...]
"Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad, for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to all the [...]