Armed for Suffering

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 1st Peter 4:1 NIV   The fall left the man with nearly complete loss of sight in one eye. It also cracked his kneecap in two. Recovery was painful... Continue Reading →

Nothing Hidden

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV   The children were only allowed to play on their tablet when they were given direct permission. They knew it. But one day their father had... Continue Reading →

How We Compete

Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules.  2nd Timothy 2:5  NIV   More than a dozen rowing boats set out to race across the Atlantic.  Only one team had failed to raise enough money to pay the race entry fee.  Two... Continue Reading →

Rejoice!

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Philippians 4:4  NIV   Her son had been away overseas for more than a year.  She had spoken to him on the phone from time to time.  But it was hard to think of him so far away.  One day, they handed her the... Continue Reading →

Yet Rejoicing

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.  2nd Corinthians 6:10  NIV   An athlete once met a man at a party.  He was full of himself, his abilities, and how life had smiled upon him.  But when he met this other man he had to stop and... Continue Reading →

Not in Ourselves

Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.  2nd Corinthians 3:5  NIV   The teenage boy was drawn out of curiosity to the airport.  He stood and looked through the fence at the light aircraft.  Just then a pilot walked by.  “Would you like to... Continue Reading →

Have Someone

But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.  1st Corinthians 7:2  NIV She came from a well-to-do family.  She had been planning her wedding since a child.  The only thing that was missing was a Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet. ... Continue Reading →

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