[28] Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. Ephesians 4:28 NIV It’s Labor Sunday. As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day in the United States, it’s wise to note that the Bible … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Labor Sunday
Category: Character
Man Alive: A Protector
The LORD watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down. Psalms 146:9 NKJV Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 … Continue reading Man Alive: A Protector
Sunday Supernaturally: Why me, Lord?
This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Why me, Lord?
Pouring Out the Love of God
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5 NKJV As I have loved you... What a great idea! My hope is sure because God has poured His love into my heart. The phrase “the love … Continue reading Pouring Out the Love of God
Man Alive: Inner Strength
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Hebrews 12:1 In a poll of random acquaintances, I asked the question, “When you hear the term … Continue reading Man Alive: Inner Strength
Man Alive: More Like Jesus
Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher. Luke 6:40 NLT Panama Canal Values In a poll of random acquaintances, I asked the question, “When you hear the term manhood, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? I tallied the responses in … Continue reading Man Alive: More Like Jesus
Behold, love at work.
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when … Continue reading Behold, love at work.
Sunday Supernaturally: Before the Rooster Crows
Peter declared, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you.” Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, Peter—this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” “No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Before the Rooster Crows
Man Alive: Responsible
“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge … Continue reading Man Alive: Responsible
Attitudes of Abundance
To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Matthew 25:29 NLT The story of the talents is a favorite for proving all kinds of things, but primarily the … Continue reading Attitudes of Abundance