“Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.” John 21:6 These guys had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming back in, […]
“They united against Moses and Aaron and said, ‘you have gone to far! The whole community of Israel has been set apart by the Lord, and He is with all of us. What right do you have to act as though you are greater than the rest of the Lord’s people?’ When Moses heard what
“Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.” Proverbs 26:20 Just listening to gossip is participating in it. If you are not hearing it from the person involved, it’s probably not accurate. Don’t be a part of it. Walk away or tell them you don’t want to hear it. Stop participating in
“But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 In our natural state, we want to please ourselves. We have to renew our mind and heart daily in order to do what is pleasing to God. We can’t do it alone. We have to rely on God. The
“Those who listen to instruction will prosper, those who trust the Lord will be joyful.” Proverbs 16:20 Do you always have to be right? Or get the last word? Those who listen will prosper. Instead of being determined to be heard or be right, look at people as if they have something to teach you.
“Teacher, they said to Jesus, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?’ They were trying to trap Him into saying something they could use against Him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with His finger. They kept demanding
“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” Philippians 2:14-15 Positive change cannot come from negative words. When we complain we are avoiding facing, dealing, and solving problems. You
“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a
