John 6:35; 14:6 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/10/2014)...

Did I come to The Lord looking for something, or seeking more of him? 

- I'm not going to give you bread, "I am the bread." (John 6:35)

- I'm not going to show you the way, "I am the way. (John 14:6)

- I'm not going to share with you truth, "I am the truth." (John 14:6)

Psalm 118:13-14 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/9/2014)...

God is interested in developing your character. At times He lets you proceed, but He will never let you go too far without discipline to bring you back. In your relationship with God, He may let you make a wrong decision. Then the Spirit of God causes you to recognize that it is not God's will. He guides you back to the right place.    - - - Henry Blackaby

Psalm 113:8-14 (NLT) The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust. 

Psalm 19:9-14 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/6//2014)...

“Seven Deadly Sins

Wealth without work

Pleasure without conscience

Science without humanity

Knowledge without character

Politics without principle

Commerce without morality

Worship without sacrifice.” 

― Mahatma Gandhi

Psalm 19:9-14 (NLT) Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. 

James 3:5-10; Proverbs 25:11 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/5/2014)...

BEFORE YOU SPEAK...THINK...

T - Is it True?

H - Is it Helpful?

I - Is it Inspiring?

N - Is it Needful

K - Is it Kind?

Proverbs 25:11 (NLT) A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. 

James 3:5-10 (NLT) In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! 

1 Timothy 6:12 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/4/2014)...

If I falter, push me on.

If I stumble, pick me up.

If I retreat, shoot me.

- Motto, French Foreign Legion

1 Timothy 6:12 (NLT) Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.

DISCLAIMER: The author of this post asks devoted readers to not follow through with the third "if" of the FFL motto. Thank you.

Philippians 4:13; Psalm 139:14 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/3/2014)..,

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." 

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Philippians 4:13 (NLT) For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. 

Psalm 139:14 (NLT) Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. 

Psalm 14:1; Romans 1:18-25 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (6/2/2014)...

We are each free to believe what we want and it is my view that the simplest explanation is there is no God. No one created the universe and no one directs our fate. This leads me to a profound realization. There is probably no heaven, and no afterlife either. We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe, and for that, I am extremely grateful.

- Stephen Hawking

..it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.

- Carl Sagan

Psalm 14:1 (NLT) Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! 

Romans 1:18-25 (NLT) But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles. So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.