"Jesus responded, 'The Scriptures also say, "You must not test the Lord Your God."'"       Matthew 4:7 NLTSatan will use half-truths to trap you.  He took Jesus to "the holy city, Jerusalem, to the hi...  Read More

"What more could I have done?"       Isaiah 5:4 NLT  Author Brennan Manning tells the story of how he got the name "Brennan."  Growing up, his best friend was Ray.  The two of them did everything toge...  Read More

"Let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions."       1 John 3:18 NLT The word "love" isn't just a noun, it's a verb (an action word).  And it's not demonstrated ...  Read More

"Walk with the wise and become wise."       Proverbs 13:20 NIV  When you encounter someone who tries to "cut you down to size," remind yourself they are probably trying to cut you down to their size. ...  Read More

"Stand firm. Let nothing move you."      1 Corinthians 15:58 NIVFailure doesn't mean you will never succeed; it just means it may take a bit longer.  John Wayne coined a great line in the movie The Tr...  Read More

"At midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God."      Acts 16:25 NKJV  Don't allow what's wrong with you to keep you from worshiping what's right with God.  With their feet locked i...  Read More

"The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise."      Proverbs 32:5 NKJV  One expert points out that leaders touch your heart before they ask for your hand.  That's the law of conne...  Read More

"I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt...And you forgave me!"      Psalm 32:5 NLT  In Scripture, the word confession is comprised of two forms of the same Greek root: ohmo...  Read More

"And the iron did swim."        2 Kings 6:6Second Kings 6 tells of a prophet chopping trees near a river when his iron ax-head falls in.  He said to Elisha: "Alas, master! For it was borrowed" (v. 5 N...  Read More

"The joy of the Lord is your strength."        Nehemiah 8:10 NKJVAnytime you substitute positive thinking for faith in God and obedience to His Word, you're on dangerous ground!  But don't throw out t...  Read More

"He who covers his sins will not prosper."       Proverbs 28:13 NKJV  The Bible says, "He who covers his sins will not prosper.  But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy" (v. 13 NKJV). ...  Read More

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."      James 1:22 NIV  When you listen to or read God's Word but don't apply it to your life, you deceive yourself.  How s...  Read More