Great Words

8 “The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 NLT ThoughtsThe statement above was a response that Jesus gave to Nicodemus; Nicodemus was having trouble understanding the concept of being … Read more

16 Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. 17 He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ 18 Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat … Read more

24 As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.25 But the word of the Lord remains forever.”And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.1 Peter 1:24-25 NLT We recently deleted our Facebook account along with a professional register that allowed … Read more

13 When they said this, Pilate brought Jesus out to them again. Then Pilate sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called the Stone Pavement (in Hebrew, Gabbatha). 14 It was now about noon on the day of preparation for the Passover. And Pilate said to the people, “Look, here is your king!” 15 “Away with … Read more

26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven. 28 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves … Read more

12 After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” John 6:12 NLT While spending time off this summer I have been reading the Gospel of John in my devotions — I just wanted to read the words of Jesus each day. This verse really spoke to me when I read it. … Read more

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. Proverbs 21:31 NLT I anticipate good things and worry about bad things to come just like most people. But I like to think that no matter what happens in life I am able to see God’s hand. The proverb today reminds us that … Read more

34 The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 NLT What does a mocker look like today? The Hebrew word used here is luwts; it literally means to make fun of someone. It carries the connotation of using someone’s accent or speech impediment in a conversation with the individual. The mocker seeks to humiliate and … Read more

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, … Read more

1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. 3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything … Read more