Rescue

if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment. 2nd Peter 1:9   Proud of his new jeep, a young man took his friends for a drive into the trails that wound between some sand... Continue Reading →

To Inherit the Kingdom

  Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? James 2:5 NIV   They did not file into a church that morning but into grandma and grandpa´s living room.... Continue Reading →

The Teacher´s Word for Today

God doesn´t want to lose one single child of His. What are we doing to bring their hearts to His? Can they see that ours are with our Lord too?

Make Every Effort

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11 NIV   He was nervous the day of the gymnastic team tryouts. His effort to complete a back handspring unassisted left much to be desired. He knew he had to impress... Continue Reading →

Suffered to Help

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.  Hebrews 2:18 NIV   The basketball fans sat in their seats at an NBA game. They were true fans who went to the games even when their team was not doing the best. They also enjoy the... Continue Reading →

Dress Modestly

I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,  1st Timothy 2:9  NIV   She always wore the right clothes.  Her tops were buttoned up prudently to her neck.  Her skirts fell below the knees.  Her sleeves and even her dress never... Continue Reading →

Not Simply Words

because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.  1st Thessalonians 1:5  NIV   With many words, they taught her all the doctrines.  She was told everything you need to know about... Continue Reading →

Important

As for those who seemed to be important--whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not judge by external appearance--those men added nothing to my message.  Galatians 2:6  NIV   They came to correct a man from what was contrary to their interpretation of the Bible.  They showed him texts to prove he... Continue Reading →

What Contaminates

Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.  2nd Corinthians 7:1  NIV   There once was a couple young people that met through their church community.  They knelt down to pray together.  Their intentions were pure even though... Continue Reading →

Cannot See

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.  2nd Corinthians 4:4  NIV   The photographer stood before the children and tried to hurry.  The light was shining on their faces and he... Continue Reading →

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