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In-law problems You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. – (John 8:44) Acts 5:1-3  1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,  2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, andContinue reading “In-law problems”

Veering off course Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” – Luke 9:62 Genesis 3:1-7  1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to theContinue reading “Veering off course”

I did not know I was hungry He fed you with manna in the wilderness, a food unknown to your ancestors. He did this to humble you and test you for your own good. – Deuteronomy 8:16 Deuteronomy 8:2-3  2 Remember how the LORD your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years,Continue reading “I did not know I was hungry”

A reliable GPS I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me. – Psalms 86:7 Psalms 86:1-13  1 O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help.  2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. YouContinue reading “A reliable GPS”

The Father’s watchful care He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. – Psalms 91:15  Psalms 91:1-6  1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  2 ThisContinue reading “The Father’s watchful care”

Life is too short for shallow friendships Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 22:24-25  24 Do not associate with a man given to anger; or go with aContinue reading “Life is too short for shallow friendships”

Hearts ablaze Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us? –Luke 24:32 Luke 24:13-35  13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem.  15 As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himselfContinue reading “Hearts ablaze”

Are you the right size? Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him and said, “Now here is a genuine son of Israel– a man of complete integrity.” – John 1:47 John 1:43-49  43 On the next day Jesus wanted to set out for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”  45 Philip foundContinue reading “Are you the right size?”

Integrity is not selective The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. – Proverbs 11:3 Genesis 39:5-10  5 It came about that from the time he made him overseer in his house and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house on accountContinue reading “Integrity is not selective”

All in The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. – Matthew 13:44 Matthew 13:44-46  44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.Continue reading “All in”