Fresh Bread
John 12:25 The cost of presence_
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25 NIV “Hate your life” is a strong statement. Jesus didn’t say ignore it, dislike it, or have an aversion for it – rather, he said to hate it. Hate is…
Read MoreProverbs 10:24 Dread and Confidence_
What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. Proverbs 10:24 NASB Every person has fear about something, and sometimes that thing happens, most often it doesn’t. Similarly, we also have desire, and it too is sometimes fulfilled, other times it remains a fantasy. But the imaginations…
Read MoreProverbs 10:23 Becoming_
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. Proverbs 10:23 NIV The fool, (literally, “fat”) or stupid, silly man, finds sport, or laughter, or pleasure, in not only doing something bad, but planning or scheming about it. Compare that to the delight of the person of discernment or understanding.…
Read MoreProverbs 10:22 Riches_
It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 10:22 NASB One may be rich in soul, friendship, speech, and many other ways, but there is no ambiguity with the Hebrew word “Ashar” — it means to be wealthy. Physically, to have substance and increase. Rich…
Read MoreJohn 14:2-3 New temples and playgrounds_
In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. John…
Read MoreProverbs 10:21 When my words feed_
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense. Proverbs 10:21 NIV Daily I have a choice: Do I sustain life or slowly let it eek away? Strong says the Hebrew word for nourish means: to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; to graze, by extension, to associate with (as…
Read MoreProverbs 10:20 Choice silver_
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. Proverbs 10:20 NIV The Holy Spirit within me is a stream which flows out of me, like a river. And from His presence come good things. John talks about this fountain: On the last and greatest day…
Read MoreVulnerability and a new relationship with God_
A glimpse into vulnerability and the role it plays in interconnecting with others
Read MoreJohn 3:11 Our Testimony_
Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? John 3:11-12 NIV…
Read MoreJohn 3:9-10 Unbelief_
“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? John 3:9-10 NIV Understanding the basic nature of man and believing in the need for regeneration is the key to the door through which we walk to see the kingdom of heaven. This is Jesus’ first…
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