Countdown to Christmas Prophesying the Birth of Jesus John the Baptist Genesis 3:15 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”   Isaiah 7:14 14 Therefore the Lord himself will … Continue reading →

Joy Joy 3 Awesome Joy Ecclesiastes 2:24 24 Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God.   Nehemiah 8:10 10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy … Continue reading →

Joy Joy 2 Choose Joy Proverbs 15:30 MSG 30 A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart, and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.   Proverbs 15:30 NLT 30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.   Joel … Continue reading →

Joy You Need More Joy in Your Life     Ecclesiastes 2:24 24 Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God. Acts 13:52 52 And … Continue reading →

Called to Serve Serve Others Serving in the Church   Philippians 2:1–5 1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same … Continue reading →

Called to Serve Serve Others Role Models   Revelation 19:11 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 1 Peter 2:22 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit … Continue reading →

  1 Thessalonians 5:11 11 So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it.   Hebrews 10:24 24 and let us consider how … Continue reading →

Epic in Love Love Love Your Enemies   Luke 6:27-36 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn … Continue reading →

Epic in Love Love Loving Your Friends   1 Samuel 18:1–3 1 After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David.2 From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn’t let him return … Continue reading →

Epic in Love Love Loving Your Family   Genesis 1:26 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness   Genesis 2:7 7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and … Continue reading →