Monthly Archives: January 2015

Learn It By Heart – Proverbs 4:20-27

A few weeks ago I read the book Marginalized by Kroll.  Proverbs 4:20-27 is a nice reminder for me to remain in His word, keep my eyes on Him, be in the present, looking forward not back. Proverbs 4:20-27  (MSG) LEARN IT … Continue reading

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Moving forward after brokenness beyond imagination – healing

Just finished reading Genesis 44 and 45 (Chapter 45 is below).   What a story of redemption for Joseph and his oldest brother, healing for their father. My second reading was Matthew 14 (verses 22 to 33 below) when Jesus walks … Continue reading

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Never walk away – Proverbs 3:21-26

Found this Proverbs helpful, as I strive to be a little more in the “present” every day. #GCTOGOD Proverbs 3:21-26 The Message (MSG) Never Walk Away 21-26 Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life;     don’t for a minute lose sight … Continue reading

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Jesus’s instructions Matthew 10:5-8

Recently, I’ve been comparing the NIV and “The Message” translations of the bible.  Very helpful for me to compare versions to understand His work better. Matthew 10:5-7 (The Message)  Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge: “Don’t begin … Continue reading

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How to present my requests to God

@andygbannister: Don’t be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer & petition,with thanksgiving,present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

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Children of God – Galatians 3:26-28

BibleGateway.com Verse of the Day So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, … Continue reading

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Wisdom Bestows Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-6

Yesterday, I read an article “Lasting Relationships Rely on 2 Traits”.  I’ve provided the link if you want to read the article, but the trait that was most relevant to me was “kindness.”  The article suggested.. if we think of … Continue reading

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Do Not Worry, Judging others and More – Matthew 6:25-7:14

After reading the book; Marginalized by Woodrow Michael Kroll,  over the weekend, I’ve been challenged again to read through the whole bible in a year.  Kroll ended his book by saying the kindest complement he gets is when someone tells him they … Continue reading

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Follow God’s Example – Ephesians 5:1-2

BibleGateway.com verse of the day was a good one. Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV) Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant … Continue reading

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Patience in Suffering from James, Be Holy from 1 Peter

Biblegateway.com‘s bible verse of the day today was 1 Peter 1:13.  I read this verse and it really spoke to me.  So often, my hope is in things and myself – not Jesus and the Grace he gives freely. After … Continue reading

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