Life Isn't Always Fair!

Isaiah 60:1-2 KJV; Life doesn't seem to always be fair. But, that doesn't mean we should sink deeper into the darkness. Life live in the light of Christ!

Jesus Christ Is The Light That Shines!

Matthew 5:13-16 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; also, John 8:12. What good is salt without its saltiness? What good is light that does not shine? 

Speak Plainly!

1 Corinthians 2:1-12 KJV; Speak plainly so that others can understand; not with the wisdom of the world; but, from the heart as the Spirit would lead you.

Fasting

Isaiah 58:3-9a KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; Exactly what kind of fasting does God call us to?

Love the Lord your God!

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 KJV; Love the Lord your God as He first loved you. Teach that to your children.

Praying For The Troubles Of Others

Psalm 86:1-8 KJV; Troubles will hopefully send us to the Lord in prayer.

Psalm 112 Law And Gospel

Psalm 112:1-9 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany - the Psalms are full of the law while at the same time they bring comfort and promise to those in times of trouble.

Servants Of All!

Mark 9:33-35 KJV; The first shall be last. They shall be servants of all.

The Blessings Of God

Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany; When we are down and out our hope lies in the blessings that God has promised through Jesus.

Wisdom Of The World Or God?

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany; the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing; but, salvation to those who believe.

Refrain From Slander!

Philippians 4:4-8 KJV; Refrain from speaking evil and focus on good reports so that you might rejoice as you live in peace.

What Does the Lord Ask Of You?

Micah 6:1-8 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany. He desires that we do justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him.

Made Righteous By Christ!

Psalm 15 KJV: 4th Sunday after Epiphany - We cannot enter the Lord's temple but for the blood of Christ shed for us.

Too Much Negative Social Media?

2 Thessalonians 3:10-14 KJV: Spending more time gossiping on social media than being productive?

He Will Teach You How To Fish For People

Matthew 4:12-25 KJV; Gospel lesson for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Jesus calls the fishermen to follow him and he will teach them how to fish for people. They immediately drop their nets and follow.

One Baptism

1 Corinthians 1:1-18; Ephesians 4:1-6 KJV; We are united in one baptism; by faith. It is a gift from God!

Do Unto Others!

Matthew 7:6-12; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Help those in need.

A Way To Escape

1 Corinthians 10:13; verses from Romans 7 and 8; We are sinners; but, Paul tells us that all who are in Christ Jesus are forgiven their sins.

No Grumbling Or Arguing!

Philippians 2:14-16; No grumbling; nor arguing so that you might shine like stars on the day of Jesus the Christ.

Behold The Presence Of The Lord!

Psalm 27:1-14 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Epiphany; Rest assured He will lift you and you will dwell in the presence of the Lord. He will not leave you.

Truth Shall Set You Free

John 8:31-32; John 14:6 KJV; Jesus Is The Truth That Sets You Free.

The Lamb Of God

John 1:29-37 KJV: The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Reconciled To God

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 KJV Reconciled by the blood of Jesus the Christ.

One In Christ

Galatians 3:22-28 KJV; There are no divisions in the Body of Christ. All who believe in him are united in him.

Willing To Take Up Our Cross?

Mark 8:34; Deny yourself; take up your cross; and follow Jesus.

Save Us From The Miry Pit!

Psalm 40:1-11 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Epiphany; David waited patiently and the Lord lifted him up. Let us wait on the Lord to pick us up when we fall into troubled times and periods of depressions for he surely will.

Earthly Treasures

Matthew 6:19-21 KJV; Focus not on earthly treasures but on the Kingdom of God.

Baptized Into The Death And Life Of Christ

Romans 6:1-11 KJV; The celebration of the Baptism of our Lord.

Celebrate the Feast of Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12 KJV; The Feast of Epiphany should be celebrated. Worship the Lord at all times and do it with others.

Jesus Is The Way

John 14:6; Church or family affiliation through blood lines does not make us a child of God. The blood of Christ does.

Love Mercy And Walk Humbly

Micah 6:8 KJV; The Lord has shown us what is good. Let us act with justice; love mercy and walk humbly with God. Do no harm.

The Christ Is The Light of Life

Isaiah 60:1-4 KJV (also verses from John chapters 3 and 8) Step out of the darkness and live in the marvelous light of life who is Jesus the Christ.

A New Year In Christ

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 KJV; Celebrate the new year for in Christ you have been made new. You do get a new start every single day!

Children Martyrs

Matthew 2:13-23 KJV; 1st Sunday after Christmas. Power hungry rulers bring chaos. Christ brings peace

Our Adoption Was Costly

Galatians 4:4-7 KJV; Adoptions can be very costly; but the joy is great! Our adoption into the family of God cost Jesus his life.

Fear Of The Lord

Psalm 111 KJV; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. But, it is only the beginning.

His Mercy And Lovingkindness

Isaiah 63:7-14 KJV; Old Testament Reading for 1st Sunday after Christmas. He has shown us mercy through His Son, our Savior, by freeing us from bondage to sin, death, and the power of the devil. Let us glorify Him!

Bless The Lord Oh My Soul

Psalm 103 KJV; Bless the Lord for all that He has done.

The Lord Will Renew Your Strength

Isaiah 40:29-31 KJV; The Lord will live us up. He will renew our strength.

The Shepherds Told What They Had Seen

Luke 2:8-17 KJV; The Shepherds Told What They Had Heard And Seen. Jesus, the child born in Bethlehem is our Savior and Lord.