Tag Archives: Spirit

New Year…New Start! – Ezra 3:11

Ezra 3:11: With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of … Continue reading

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THANKFUL FOR “THE FOOD” -1 Chronicles 29:10-18

1 Chronicles 29:10-18 – All my life we have said a blessing at each meal for the food that we eat. Even when we eat out. Sometimes someone will come up to me and comment about it. Most of the … Continue reading

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My Butt Hurts – 1 Corinthians 9:25

1 Corinthians 9:25 – Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. I am proud … Continue reading

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Helping Each Other Grow – Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17 – As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. I have to admit something to you. I have gained 25 pounds since moving to the mountains a little more than a year and a half ago. I … Continue reading

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At The Church Buffet – 1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19 – Do not quench the Spirit. Sometimes we look at church as being a big buffet. We come to church with our plates and we heap on the things we like and avoid the things we don’t … Continue reading

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The Power of Praise – Psalm 22:25-26

Psalm 22:25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— … Continue reading

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In the beginning God – Genesis 1:1-2

Genesis 1:1-2 -In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. I am reminded … Continue reading

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Consistency – Acts 1:14

Acts 1:14 – They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. As I have sought to do this blog I must admit that there is one weakness … Continue reading

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The Foundation Needs to Be Firm – 1 Corinthians 3:10

1 Corinthians 3:10 – By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. My father-in-law bought a house a few … Continue reading

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USE SOAP THIS TIME! – 2 Timothy 2:20-22

2 Timothy 2:20-22 – In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter … Continue reading

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