“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you.” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 ESV My …
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A Poem For Those Who Grieve
A dear friend of mine whose husband recently passed away received this poem from a friend, and she passed it on to me. I hope it blesses you. And God Said…. I said, “God, I hurt.”And God said, I know.” I said, “God, I cry a lot.”And God said, “That is why I gave you …
Knowledge or Love?
Knowledge puffs up but love builds up. 1 Corinthians 8:1 (ESV) The context of this verse is a discussion the Corinthian believers were having about food offered to idols. While some believers in the Corinthian church were scrupulous about what they bought, checking whether or not it had been used in any sacrificial ritual, others, …
Take Courage
“And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them, for the Lord …
Thankful for Toothpaste?
Guest post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our Salvation.” Psalm 68:19 (NKJV). Discontent. With the long list of things that are going wrong in our nation and the world, it’s easy to fall into discontent. Closer to home, I bet you could …
Peace and Quiet Confidence
“The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.” Isaiah 32:17 (BSB) Instability. Conflict. War. Political strife. Uncertainty. These are just a few of the words that might be used to describe our current situation – both in our nation and around the world. Peace seems as elusive …
Plug into Positivity
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Within each person dwells a hunger for positive feedback and approval—and for good reason. From the moment we wake up until we …
Mover of Mountains
Faith is a force that is greaterthan knowledge or power or skill,And the darkest defeat turns to triumphif you trust in God’s wisdom and will,For faith is a mover of mountains —there’s nothing man cannot achieveIf he has the courage to try itand then has the faith to believe. Helen Steiner Rice
Kerith Ravine
Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The …
Spiritual Gifts
“Let all things be done for building up . . .” 1 Corinthians 14:26 ESV In this passage, Paul is addressing the issue of spiritual gifts. He is urging believers to seek those gifts that build up the church rather than the gifts that flaunt our accomplishments. The Message translates this passage in the following …