Colossians 3:13 (NLT) “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Have you ever seen a person or a group judged by their appearance or how they act? Maybe not even their race, ethnic background or orientation, but how they … More SEEING PAST THE SURFACE
Philippians 2:4 (NKJV) “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” Have you ever had to evacuate a house or somewhere else because of a fire or an emergency? What about a flood, tornado, or other natural disaster that affected your whole area? … More LOOKING OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Have you ever gone through a chaotic period in your life to finally reach the point where you feel things are working out for you? Maybe … More ENJOYING A STEADY GLOW
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Have you ever been so excited about something that you were pushing so hard for only to have it abruptly end? Then what happens … More FINDING THE SMOLDERING EMBERS
Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Have you ever been so passionate about a cause, but you had … More A WILDFIRE OUT OF CONTROL
Titus 2:7-8 (NKJV) “in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.” Have you ever been in a place where you are surrounded … More A BETTER OUTCOME
Matthew 1:20-21 (NKJV) “But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth … More TO BE OR NOT TO BE – A FATHER
1 John 3:2 (NKJV) Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Have you ever gone to a flea market to look for … More CREATING VALUE
Mark 4:8 (NKJV) “But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” Have you ever had to work hard to prepare for something that was coming up? Maybe this was your chance to be the starter for your … More TAKING THE FIELD (THE ARENA PART IV)
Mark 4:5 (NKJV) “And some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop.” Have you ever had someone telling you something important, but the noise around you was just too loud and you could not hear them? Maybe you felt the directions you were given … More AT THE FENCE (THE ARENA PART III)
