August 31, 2012

Get Permission

Taking things from your loved ones without permission is stealing. Always ask first.

Read: Proverbs 28:24

24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother
and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
is no better than a murderer.


August 30, 2012

Beyond All Odds

Having mountain moving faith takes hard work on a daily basis. Sometimes you must press beyond all odds.

Read: Matthew 15:25-28

25 But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, “Lord, help me!”

26 Jesus responded, “It isn’t right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs.”

27 She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.”

28 “Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.


August 29, 2012

Be Smart

Let’s at least be smart as a bird when we see traps being set for us. Stay away.

Read: Proverbs 1:17

17 If a bird sees a trap being set,
it knows to stay away.


August 28, 2012

…And Be Blessed

We can make the world better and get blessed when we follow God’s instructions.

Read: I Peter 3:9

9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it.


August 27, 2012

Be Still

No matter what’s going on there are times we must stop everything and rest while trusting God.

Read: Psalms 37:7

7 Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.


August 26, 2012

Perfect It

Because God gives you talent it is up to you to perfect it.

Read: I Chronicles 15:22

22 Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20Chronicles%2015:22&version=NLT


August 25, 2012

Don’t Be Fooled

Evil is real. Sinful people only want to do evil again and again. So don’t be fooled.

Read: Proverbs 21:10

10 Evil people desire evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.


August 24, 2012

Good Leaders

Good leaders follow the rules just like everyone else.

Read: I Samuel 12:14

14 “Now if you fear and worship the Lord and listen to his voice, and if you do not rebel against the Lord’s commands, then both you and your king will show that you recognize the Lord as your God.


August 23, 2012

Be Willing

It is best to be childlike and be willing to trust God sometimes.

Read: Psalm 116:6

6 The Lord protects those of childlike faith;
I was facing death, and he saved me.


August 22, 2012

Wrong

Never take what doesn’t belong to you. Never ignore doing what’s right.

Read: Deuteronomy 22:1

22 “If you see your neighbor’s ox or sheep or goat wandering away, don’t ignore your responsibility. Take it back to its owner.