Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour; I am the Lord. – Leviticus 19:16, KJV We’ve all heard it before: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s a great saying, but the problem… Continue reading Sticks and stones…
Category: Love
Into Thin Air
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: – Jeremiah 5:21, KJV In 1996 twelve mountain climbers perished when a fierce storm enveloped the summit of Mount Everest. Among the victims was 31-year old Andy Harris, one of the guides of the expedition. According… Continue reading Into Thin Air
How much do you love your neighbor?
[After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. – Romans 14:17, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible is clear that we are to… Continue reading How much do you love your neighbor?
Love and discernment go hand-in-hand.
Eagerly pursue and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching). 1 Corinthians 14:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) In 1 Corinthians 14, God, through Paul, admonishes us… Continue reading Love and discernment go hand-in-hand.
Are you up to walking 7 miles in the dark?
And rising up that very hour, they went back to Jerusalem, where they found the Eleven [apostles] gathered together and those who were with them. – Luke 24:33, Amplified Bible (AMP) Many times over the years I have heard pastors and Sunday school teachers talk about Jesus’ appearance to the two disciples on the road… Continue reading Are you up to walking 7 miles in the dark?
The reason He is such a comfort.
And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to show grief and distress of mind and was deeply depressed. Then He said to them, My soul is very sad and deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and keep awake and keep watch with Me.… Continue reading The reason He is such a comfort.
BEST OF TQFG: God likes it when you snuggle up to Him.
We hope you enjoy this re-post March 26, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved [whom He esteemed and delighted in], was reclining [next to Him] on Jesus’ bosom. – John 13:23, Amplified Bible There are few things more precious to parents than to have their children… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: God likes it when you snuggle up to Him.
Watch your mouth! Better yet, watch your heart!
You offspring of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil (wicked)? For out of the fullness (the overflow, the superabundance) of the heart the mouth speaks. – Matthew 12:34, Amplified Bible (AMP) Have you ever felt like telling someone off? Maybe you didn’t just feel like it. Maybe you did! Maybe… Continue reading Watch your mouth! Better yet, watch your heart!
Mercy anyone?
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. – Matthew 12:7, King James Version (KJV) Mercy is a character trait that many of us lack. Rather than being ready to help others in their time of need, to spare others from… Continue reading Mercy anyone?
Whose premise (foundational assumption) are you working from?
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? – Psalm 11:3, King James Version (KJV) In his video The Authority of God’s Word (See 50 min 20 sec) in, Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham pointed out that Christians often make a fatal error when debating non believers about the Bible. The fatal… Continue reading Whose premise (foundational assumption) are you working from?