Tag Archives: fear

What’s Love Got To Do With It – 1 John 4:11-21

In 1984, Tina Turner released a song called “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” In the song, it appears that she counsels people about falling in love, which is only a second hand emotion. A lot of popular songs … Continue reading

Posted in Bible study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on What’s Love Got To Do With It – 1 John 4:11-21

A New Twist! Philippians 1:19-30

I have a YouTube introduction, but for some reason, WordPress isn’t letting me post it the normal way. So, ya gotta see it by clicking the link above. I discovered that my pastor occasionally reads what I write, which I … Continue reading

Posted in Bible study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on A New Twist! Philippians 1:19-30

December 31 – Seeing Strange Things in the New Year

Luke 5:1-26; Ezekiel 48; Isaiah 66 “And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, ‘We have seen strange things today!’” (Luke 5:26 NKJV) One day Jesus was teaching. Then, the crowds started coming … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on December 31 – Seeing Strange Things in the New Year

November 20 – Sharing the Reason for the Hope Within

1 Peter 3; Jeremiah 35-36; Psalm 136 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on November 20 – Sharing the Reason for the Hope Within

October 20 – Trust God, Don’t Have Misplaced Fears

Revelation 20; Isaiah 7-8; Psalm 110 “For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying: ‘Do not say, “A conspiracy,” Concerning all that … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on October 20 – Trust God, Don’t Have Misplaced Fears

October 8 – If You’ve Got the Power….

Revelation 8; Nehemiah 11; Psalm 103 “The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.” (Psalm 103:6 NKJV)  The idea that God will execute righteousness and justice for the oppressed should either give you comfort, or it should … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on October 8 – If You’ve Got the Power….

September 21 – Living Peace in the Midst of Strife

John 20:19-31; 2 Chronicles 32; Psalm 88 “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on September 21 – Living Peace in the Midst of Strife

August 4 – You Have Purpose!

2 Corinthians 4:1 – 5:10; 2 Kings 17; Micah 6   “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:9 NKJV) Throughout this section Paul deals with Christians and the … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on August 4 – You Have Purpose!

July 31 – Fear No More!

1 Corinthians 15:35-58; 2 Kings 11; Micah 2 “The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:56-57 … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on July 31 – Fear No More!

March 9 – I Continue to be Amazed That God Knows Me and Loves Me

Matthew 12:22-50; Leviticus 15; Leviticus 16; Proverbs 27 “As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man.” (Proverbs 27:19 NKJV) We’ve all seen our reflection in the water at one time or another; if not there, … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on March 9 – I Continue to be Amazed That God Knows Me and Loves Me