Janelle

unity in the body of Christ

Although the body Christ was not even a reality when this verse was written, it speaks powerfully today. David wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit." behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren…

Psalm 133:1 (NIV), Psalm 133:2 (NIV), Psalm 133:3 (NIV)

The Author & Finisher of Our Faith

Our lives are like the pages of a book on which Jesus can rewrite the story of our lives by His power. Through His blood, He can remove any previous chapters where we failed and blew it. Jesus is literally…

Hebrews 12:1 (NIV), Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)

Living God's Way 3/26/12

Simply put, godliness is living the way God wants us to. Few books in the bible speaks as clearly and succinctly to this subject as Ephesians. Godliness is advised in terms of behavior, motivation, and…

Ephesians 5:1 (NIV), Ephesians 5:2 (NIV), Ephesians 5:3 (NIV), Ephesians 5:4 (NIV)

Walk in the Light. 3/28/12

We are to imitate God and walk in love and light. Sexual impurity and sexual immorality should not be apart of Christians life. We are not to live the same lifestyle as unbelievers because the wrath if…

Ephesians 5:5 (NIV), Ephesians 5:6 (NIV), Ephesians 5:7 (NIV), Ephesians 5:8 (NIV), Ephesians 5:9 (NIV)

A New Man

Christians are not to follow the fashions and customs of the world. They are not sopposed to be going along with the crowd or responding to peer pressure. Movies, films, tv, music and what other people…

Ephesians 4:17 (NIV), Ephesians 4:18 (NIV), Ephesians 4:19 (NIV), Ephesians 4:20 (NIV), Ephesians 4:21 (NIV), Ephesians 4:22 (NIV), Ephesians 4:23 (NIV)

Don't Cause Your Brother to Stumble 3/21/12

As ambassadors for Jesus Christ and representatives of the kingdom of God, we have given up our rights to live only for ourselves. We shod NEVER do anything that may cause our brother or sister in Jesus…

Romans 14:21 (NIV), Romans 14:22 (NIV), Romans 14:23 (NIV)

Don't think you know it all

If you think you know it all then you will not be open to letting God direct you. People who are able to receive wisdom, guidance and direction from God are humble and have teachable spirits. They songs…

Proverbs 3:1 (NIV), Proverbs 3:2 (NIV), Proverbs 3:3 (NIV), Proverbs 3:4 (NIV)

The Unfirgiving Servant 3/19/12

It is so easy for us to forget how gracious God has been in forgiving us when we are called upon to forgive others. This parable warns against such smallness of human souls. Here Jesus showed how unforgiveness…

Matthew 18:21 (NIV), Matthew 18:22 (NIV), Matthew 18:23 (NIV), Matthew 18:24 (NIV), Matthew 18:25 (NIV), Matthew 18:26 (NIV), Matthew 18:27 (NIV), Matthew 18:28 (NIV), Matthew 18:29 (NIV), Matthew 18:30 (NIV), Matthew 18:31 (NIV), Matthew 18:32 (NIV), Matthew 18:33 (NIV), Matthew 18:34 (NIV), Matthew 18:35 (NIV)

The Beatitudes 3/18/12

The word blessed has lost some of its meaning in society and even in Christian circles. "Blessed" comes from the rout mak indicating large or of long (2/13) duration. The word is an adjective suggesting…

Be Merciful 3/16/12

Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, etc - Here is a challenge to all idol worshippers, and to all those who take false views of the true God, to show his like. See his characters; they are immediately…

Micah 7:18 (NIV)

Brotherly Love 2/11/12

Peter lists a number of hints two being brotherly kindness and love that will help a person not to be barren ( useless) nor unfruitful in the knowledge of out Lord Jesus Christ. If we really know God…

2 Peter 1:5 (NIV), 2 Peter 1:6 (NIV), 2 Peter 1:7 (NIV), 2 Peter 1:8 (NIV), 2 Peter 1:9 (NIV), 2 Peter 1:10 (NIV), 2 Peter 1:11 (NIV)

Do The Right Thing 2/2/12

Micah gave insight into what God requires of people spiritually : God wants people to the right thing. He wants them to do what right and just, to be merciful and compassionate, and to walk humbly before…

Micah 6:1 (NIV), Micah 6:2 (NIV), Micah 6:3 (NIV), Micah 6:4 (NIV), Micah 6:5 (NIV), Micah 6:6 (NIV), Micah 6:7 (NIV), Micah 6:8 (NIV)

Songs of Moses 1/31/12

Moses was not only a prophet but also a song leader. After 3 sermons, he changed the form of his message to singing. Sometimes reciting something in a different form makes it easier to remember. Thus…

Deuteronomy 32:1 (NIV), Deuteronomy 32:2 (NIV), Deuteronomy 32:3 (NIV), Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV)

Fair Play 1/30/12

This is commonly known as the Golden Rule. In many religions it is stated negatively: "Don't do to others what you do t want done to you" By stating it positively, Jesus made it more significant. It is…

Matthew 7:12 (NIV)

Submit Yourself To God 1/29/12

Jesus summarized the law as love for God and neighbor and Paul said that love demonstrated toward a neighbor would fully satisfy the law. When we fail to love, we are actually breaking Gods law. Examine…

James 4:11 (NLT), James 4:12 (NLT)

Stand Trial for Jesus 1/28/12

IBy Jewish law, entering the house of a Gentile would cause a Jewish person to be ceremonially defiled. As a result , he could not take part in worship at the temple or celebrate the feasts until he was…

John 18:28 (NLT), John 18:29 (NLT), John 18:30 (NLT), John 18:31 (NLT), John 18:32 (NLT), John 18:33 (NLT), John 18:34 (NLT), John 18:35 (NLT), John 18:36 (NLT), John 18:37 (NLT), John 18:38 (NLT)

Is the Price Right 1/27/13

We're all encouraged by a leader who stirs us to move ahead, someone who believes we can do the task he has given and who will be with us all the way. God is that kind of leader. He knows the future and…

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT), Jeremiah 29:12 (NLT), Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)

God's Measure 1/26/12

God has called us to keep his commands, while reminding us that his laws are not hidden from us beyond our reach. Have you ever said you would obey God if you knew what he wanted? Have you ever complained…

Deuteronomy 30:11 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:12 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:13 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:14 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:15 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:16 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:17 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:18 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:19 (NLT), Deuteronomy 30:20 (NLT)

Walking 1/21/12

If your desire is to have the qualities of joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control then you know that the Holy Spirit is leading you. At the same time be careful…

Galatians 5:16 (NLT), Galatians 5:17 (NLT), Galatians 5:18 (NLT)

Mistakes vs. Sins. 1/24/12

Sometimes it's hard to know when to defer to the weaker believer. Paul gives a simple rule of thumb to help making the decision we should be sensitive and gracious. While some actions may not be wrong,…

1 Corinthians 10:23 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 10:24 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT)

Don't Fall. 1/25/12

In a culture filled with moral depravity and sin inducing pressures, Paul gave strong encouragement to the Corinthians about temptation. He said (1) wrong desires and temptations happen to everyone so…

1 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)

Repent to Him! 1/23/12

Here John was attacking the second claim of the false teachers: that people had no natural tendency toward sin that they were "without sin" and that then they were incapable of sinning. This description…

1 John 1:8 (NLT), 1 John 1:9 (NLT), 1 John 1:10 (NLT)

Following God Always 1/22/12

Gods word is true and wonderful. Stay true to God and his word no matter how bad the world becomes. Obedience to Gods laws is the only way to achieve real happiness.

Psalm 119:1 (NLT), Psalm 119:2 (NLT), Psalm 119:3 (NLT), Psalm 119:4 (NLT), Psalm 119:5 (NLT), Psalm 119:6 (NLT)

Following Gods Precepts 1/20/12

Christ is the truth and the Holy Spirit who guides the church is the Spirit of the truth. Satan by contrast is the father of lies. As followers of Christ we must be committed to truth. This means that…

Ephesians 4:14 (NLT), Ephesians 4:15 (NLT)

God's Guidance 1/19/12

David expressed his desire for guidance. How do we receive Gods guidance? The first step is to want to be guided and to realize that Gods primary guidance system is in his word, the bible. Psalm 119 tells…

Psalm 25:4 (NLT), Psalm 25:5 (NLT), Psalm 25:6 (NLT), Psalm 25:7 (NLT), Psalm 25:8 (NLT), Psalm 25:9 (NLT)