Dec
31
2007
Live a life filled with love, following the example of
Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice
for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Ephesians 5:2 (New Living Translation)
Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up
for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:2 (New International Version)
Keep [...]
Dec
30
2007
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. (Psalms 51:12, KJV)
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Over the years, I’ve misread and misheard Psalm 51:12, thinking it said, “Restore unto me the joy of my salvation.”
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of people mis-live the verse, too.
The difference between ‘my’ [...]
Dec
22
2007
Something to be Passionate About
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:4-5
The church has been called a “body” of believers with Christ [...]
Dec
21
2007
It is useless for you to work so hard
from early morning until late at night,
anxiously working for food to eat;
for God gives rest to his loved ones.
Psalm 127:2 (New Living Translation)
In vain you rise early
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Dec
20
2007
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend
on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be
impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the
Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have
healing for your body and strength for your bones.
Proverbs [...]