Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. Proverbs 6:5 The 6th chapter of Proverbs has a lot to say about freedom in finances. You can read Proverbs 6:1-11, and learn a lot about how to be wise or foolish with...
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26 I'm making overhead announcement slides for a church again. I enjoy doing it. This is my scripture for turning off cell phones. 🙂
I'm currently reading Under Cover: The Promise of Protection Under His Authority by John Bevere. I truly desire to be obedient to God in everything that I do. Hopefully I will gain some supernatural clarification as I read through this book on what areas I have been...
Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, Ecclesiastes 10:20 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful...
The Roman Empire was a plentiful and abundant society, much as our society is today. The people loved to watch sporting events, eat delicacies, and surround themselves with sensual pleasures. In the midst of that, John the Baptist came and called out to the people....
Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39 (NIV, emphasis mine) Thank you Lord for the incredible range of blessings that you pour out on our lives. You have formed us out of...
What would happen if every church gave up their green lawns, and instead planted community gardens? Members of the church and community could work together, enjoy God's creation, and be able to feed those in need with healthy nutritious food, grown with love. Is your...
And as he [Jesus] taught them, he said, "Is it not written: " 'My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'" Mark 11:17 (NIV) Is your church a place of prayer for all nations? Why, when walking into many modern...
"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. Mark 8:34-35 (NIV) What does it mean to do the three things...
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. Proverbs 16:8 Would you choose to change your lifestyle, to have "little" possessions as opposed to "much gain," for the sake of acting in a righteous manner? I don't mean in a way of...
Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an evil spirit came and...
If you care about the poor, as Jesus said to, I'm recommending a site to read. Anup Shah, Consumption and Consumerism, GlobalIssues.org, Last updated: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 There was once a rich man who wore expensive clothes and every day ate the best food....