"And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption." --Ephesians 4:30 (NLT) Picture yourself with your friends sitting around a nice, cozy campfire. Its warmth draws you to it like a [...]
"Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it." --1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) It was 9:45 AM in Los Angeles when a memo came across my desk. Pawn shop owners reported that people were collecting weird things, which [...]
"He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few." --Matthew 9:37 (NLT) "Thank you for coming to my house," the man said to the pastor, "but I didn't ask you to come." "Your wife called me, Jim," the pastor replied. "She is very concerned about you. I'm just here to [...]
"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the Lord . "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." --Isaiah 55:8 (NLT) "Tell us a story, Grandpa Isaiah!" Debbie and David begged. "It's already past your bedtime. You don't need one." "Oh, come on!" David wailed. "Don't be like Mom and Dad. We [...]
"For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me a drink. I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn't give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me." --Matthew 25:42-43 (NLT) Brandon [...]
--Isaiah 59:2 (NLT) Remember when we had to wait for a radio or TV to warm up, or when we actually had to prepare food? From the time we get up to the time we go to bed, the conveniences we use allow us to get what we want when we want it. However, one [...]