Month: October 2023

Ephesians 4:11-15 [NIV] So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,… Continue reading The Truth

Ephesians 4:31-32 AMP Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence]. Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also… Continue reading Forgiven to Forgive

Genesis 9:12-13 [ESV] And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” REFLECTION… Continue reading The Covenant

Ephesians 5:3 AMP “But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].”Ephesians‬ ‭5:3‬ ‭AMP‬‬ REFLECTION Overt indecent, offensive behaviour is… Continue reading Saints

James 1:17 [AMP] Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes]. REFLECTION While wading… Continue reading Gifted to Give

Isaiah 61:1-4 [Modern English Version] The Lord’s Favor The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me    because the Lord has anointed me    to preach good news to the poor;He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted,    to proclaim liberty to the captives,    and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year… Continue reading Fire Lily

Psalm 42:1 [GNT] As a deer longs for a stream of cool water, so I long for you, O God. REFLECTION Let’s draw near to the One who holds our hearts dear, who alone can cast out fear and make things clear. Let’s lean in, not legalistically, but wholeheartedly searching the sacred scriptures and staying… Continue reading Draw Near

Isaiah 40:31 AMP But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary,They will walk and not grow tired. REFLECTION:  What… Continue reading Into the New