Jeremiah 12:5 (NIV)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (4/1/2014)...

Jeremiah 12:5 (NIV) “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan? 

Integrity is built by defeating the temptation to be dishonest; humility grows when we refuse to be prideful; and endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up.

- Rick Warren

Psalm 9:9-10 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/28/2014)...

"God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it."

- Unknown

Psalm 9:9-10 (NLT) The lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O lord, do not abandon those who search for you.

Titus 2:11-14 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/26/2014)...

“No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas ever drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara ever turned light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.” 

- Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969)

Titus 2:11-14 (NLT) For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. 

2 Corinthians 5:8-10 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/26/2014)...

"If we please God, it does not matter who we displease. If we displease God, it does not matter who we please."

- Daniel Henderson (Defying Gravity)

2 Corinthians 5:8-10 (NLT) Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.

Matthew 25:34-40 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/25/2014)...

“Imagine for a moment that 10 million children were going to lose their lives next year due to the earth's overheating. A state of emergency would be declared and you would be reading about little else. Well, next year, more than 10 million children's lives will be lost unnecessarily to extreme poverty and you'll hear very little about it. Nearly half will be on the continent of Africa, where HIV/AIDS is killing teachers faster than you can train them and where you can witness entire villages in which chilren are the parents... Will American Christians stand by as an entire country dies?

- Vernon Brewer (Children of Hope)

Matthew 25:34-40 (NLT) “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ 

Matthew 19:27-30 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/24/2014)...

"Every day I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity."

- Daniel Henderson (Defying Gravity)

Matthew 19:27-30 (NLT) Then Peter said to him, “We’ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get?” Jesus replied, “I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. 

Philippians 4:13 (NIV)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/21/2014)...

NOTE - Twelve particular Bible passages are presently being featured. The significance of these Bible verses lies in their order and origin. Jerral and I were recently blessed by our beloved church in being able to spend a few relaxing and inspirational days at The Cove (Billy Graham Retreat Center) in Asheville, North Carolina. A mountain trail weaves it's way through some spiritually intoxicating Blue Ridge trees, from the Retreat Center to the Chatlos Memorial Chapel. Along the trail are twelve opportunities to pause, sit, pray, and meditate on the Bible verses presented over these past few days. I pray you enjoyed the stroll through God's Word.

The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.

- Billy Graham

#12: Philippians 4:13 (NIV) I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.