Psalms 28:5-7 KJV
(5) Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
(6) Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
(7) The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and [...]
Matthew 11:28-30 KJV
(28) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
(30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is [...]
Psalms 126:5-6 KJV
(5) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
(6) He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
So what makes this seed so precious? You would think that any seed put in the ground would just produce. That’s what seeds [...]
Isaiah 46:6-7 CEV
(6) Some people hire a goldsmith and give silver and gold to be formed into an idol for them to worship.
(7) They carry the idol on their shoulders, then put it on a stand, but it cannot move. They call out to the idol when they are in trouble, but it doesn’t answer, [...]
Colossians 1:27 Christ is in you, therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple.
It’s just an old, rough cut log cabin in the woods, much like so many other cabins throughout this part of the country. It was built before there was electricity or running water, and the floor is [...]
Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
Even though I grew up in a part of Colorado where you could look for miles and miles without seeing anything, including the mountains, I was very fortunate to have parents who grew up in [...]
2 Corinthians 10:2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
I’ve had [...]
Psalms 32:1 A David psalm. Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be– you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean.
Psalms 32:2 Count yourself lucky– GOD holds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him.
(The Message)
For some reason this passage reminded me of a couple things to which I was exposed yesterday.
I [...]
Proverbs 31:30 The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-GOD.
:31 Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!
She found herself in this role that wasn’t necessarily what she had been looking for in life and in many ways kept her from fulfilling many [...]
(Psalms 84:4) How happy are those who reside in Your house, who praise You continually. Selah
:5 Happy are the people whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
:6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings.
:7 [...]
