January 20, 2021

Stand

Stand firm against the devil and his evil, insidious ways. Then, you can influence people for GOOD.

Read: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.


December 26, 2020

It’s Up To You

You alone should decide what to give and to whom.

Read: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.


December 8, 2020

To Succeed

If you’re doing good things and keeping close to the Lord, you will succeed.

Read: John 15:5

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.


November 18, 2020

No Stumbling

Condemning others is not the way to go.

Read: Romans 14:13

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.


November 5, 2020

Differences

We don’t look alike, we don’t sound alike and we come from different places but our differences should be a delight.

Read: Acts 10:34-35

Opening his mouth, Peter said:

“Most certainly I understand now that God is not one to show partiality [to people as though Gentiles were excluded from God’s blessing], 35 but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.


October 8, 2020

Compassion

Let’s move with compassion when asked for help.

Read: Mark 1:40-41

A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”

41 Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”


October 7, 2020

Ask

Leaders can make demands, but good leaders know to build solid relationships.

Read: Philemon 1:8-9

Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—


September 24, 2020

Comfort

With so much unrest, take the time to share comforting words with someone today.

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.


September 23, 2020

Sharpens

Encourage your partner, your friend, and especially your spouse.

Read: Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.


September 22, 2020

Be Patient

Never give up on anyone. Just be patient.

Read: 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.