Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people's hearts, and they will learn the truth (2 Timothy 2:25 NLT) If one thing is to be remembered from the story of Moses is that the Lord caused Pharaoh's heart to harden, and it was Him who caused it to relent and… Continue reading Gentle Instruction: Morning Minute Message 6/11/19
Tag: Biblical
Cannot Be Chained: Morning Minute Message 6/10/19
But the Word of God cannot be chained (2 Timothy 2: 9b NLT). No matter how we may try to fit God and His word into a box, it will always spill out. It cannot be contained, there are no chains or bars that can hold it. He is not inclined to stay within the… Continue reading Cannot Be Chained: Morning Minute Message 6/10/19
Rejoice Always: Morning Minute Message 5/31/19
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV). Rejoice always? Pray without ceasing? In everything give thanks? What about when...? We can often miss the richness in verses such as this when we are in the midst of a… Continue reading Rejoice Always: Morning Minute Message 5/31/19
Be Gentle: Morning Minute Message 5/30/19
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted (Galatians 6:1 NKJV). Every single one of us makes mistakes, falls, gives in to temptation, gets off track, or turns in another direction. We are not exempt.… Continue reading Be Gentle: Morning Minute Message 5/30/19
Children of God: Morning Minute Message 5/29/19
For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:26 NLT). Wow! Contained in this Scripture is all I need to know about who I am. Papa is my Father and I am His child. His tender mercy and gentle care are all I need to keep going when the going gets… Continue reading Children of God: Morning Minute Message 5/29/19
Live Wisely: Morning Minute Message 5/28/19
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone (Colossians 4:5-6 NLT). We are to live among non believers, not apart from them. We are set apart in this world, not excluded… Continue reading Live Wisely: Morning Minute Message 5/28/19
Think About Heaven: Morning Minute Message 5/24/19
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth (Colossians 3:1-2 NLT). Often it is much easier to stay focused on what is going… Continue reading Think About Heaven: Morning Minute Message 5/24/19
Don’t Be Captured: Morning Minute Message 5/23/19
Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ (Colossians 2:8 NLT). Empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense was alive in Biblical times and is very much alive today. There is nothing new under the sun, it… Continue reading Don’t Be Captured: Morning Minute Message 5/23/19
Knit Together: Morning Minute Message 5/22/19
I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself (Colossians 2:2 NLT). As a knitter, I love this Scripture. Papa's heart is so clear because He desires His people to be together as… Continue reading Knit Together: Morning Minute Message 5/22/19
Reconciled: Morning Minute Message 5/21/19
For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross (Colossians 1:19-20 NLT). What Jesus did by His death and resurrection was done in our place, and… Continue reading Reconciled: Morning Minute Message 5/21/19
