(May 31, 2011 Tue 6:13 AM CDT)
"Then Jesus said:
Faith will spread.
'What does the reign of God resemble?
To what shall I liken it?
It is like mustard seed
which a man took and
planted in his garden.
It grew and became a large shrub and
the birds of the air nested in its branches.'"
Luke 13:18-19
The kingdom of God continues to grow.
More and more people find saving grace.
Plant the seeds of faith.
Add to the garden of life.
(May 30, 2011 Mon 8:08 AM CDT)
"Beloved, do not imitate what is evil
Look to Jesus.
but what is good.
Whoever does what is good
belongs to God;
whoever does what is evil
has never seen God."
3 John 1:11
See what he did.
Try to be like him.
Be a servant.
Offer your life in service for others.
(May 29, 2011 Sun 8:13 AM CDT)
"We, for our part, love
Forgive, forgive, forgive.
because he first loved us.
If anyone says,
'My love is fixed on God,'
yet hates his brother,
he is a liar.
One who has no love for the brother he has seen
cannot love the God he has not seen.
The commandment we have from him is this:
whoever loves God must also love his brother."
1 John 4:19-21
Ask the Lord to help you forgive
anyone that has hurt you.
Jesus, teach us how to love.
We need your help to forgive.
(May 28, 2011 Sat 10:02 AM CDT)
"This is what we proclaim to you:
John saw the Lord.
what was from the beginning,
what we have heard,
what we have seen with our eyes,
what we have looked upon
and our hands have touched ---
we speak of the word of life."
1 John 1:1
He walked with him.
He asked him questions.
He was right there.
Share what you know
about your walk with the Lord.
He has touched your life.
(May 27, 2011 Fri 6:27 AM CDT)
"In times past, God spoke in fragmentary
What does God think?
and varied ways to our fathers
through the prophets;
in this, the final age,
he has spoken to us through his Son,
whom he has made heir of all things
and through whom he first created the universe."
Hebrews 1:1-2
What does God have to say?
Turn to Jesus for the answers.
He is God.
He has revealed the truth to us.
Read his words in the Bible.
(May 26, 2011 Thu 6:24 AM CDT)
"My purpose in leaving you in Crete
There is work to be done.
was that you might accomplish
what had been left undone,
especially the appointment
of presbyters in every town."
Titus 1:5
You are here for a purpose.
The Lord is counting on you.
You are unique.
No one can do your part.
Fulfill your destiny.
(May 25, 2011 Wed 6:26 AM CDT)
"The Spirit distinctly says that
If you leave the Lord, where will you go?
in later times some will turn away
from the faith and
will heed deceitful spirits..."
1 Timothy 4:1
It is a road to destruction.
Hold on to your faith.
Trust in the Holy Spirit.
Seek the Lord with all your heart
in these dangerous times.
(May 24, 2011 Tue 6:15 AM CDT)
We pray for the people in
Joplin, Missouri
.
"Rejoice always, never cease praying,
Be joyful.
God be with them and help them today.
render constant thanks;
such is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be thankful.
The Lord has been very good to you.
Pray each day often.
(May 23, 2011 Mon 6:31 AM CDT)
"Grace and peace from God our Father
May God bless you today.
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Praised be God, the Father of mercies,
and the God of all consolation!"
1 Corinthians 1:2-3
May he grant you peace.
Receive the mercy of God.
Find comfort in his consolation.
(May 22, 2011 Sun 8:43 AM CDT)
The world continues today.
"It is entirely fitting, therefore,
The apostles picked Matthias.
The Lord is very patient.
that one of those who was of our company
while the Lord Jesus moved among us,
from the baptism of John until the day
he was taken up from us, should be named
as witness with us to his resurrection"
Acts 1:21-22
He followed Jesus very closely.
He was a disciple.
Stay near the Lord always.
Be a witness to his resurrection power.
(May 21, 2011 Sat 10:12 AM CDT)
"They went off and found everything
Jesus knows the future.
just as Jesus had said;
and accordingly they prepared
the Passover supper."
Luke 22:13
He can give you direction on what is best.
Ask him for wisdom.
Ask him for guidance.
A place has been prepared for you.
(May 20, 2011 Fri 6:29 AM CDT)
One of the people that I work with is in the hospital.
Some people say that the end of the world is tomorrow.
"The day of the Lord will come like a thief,
The Lord wants all people to be with him forever.
Pray for them to recover quickly.
God bless them and their family.
Maybe and maybe not.
But --- we should be prepared
to meet Jesus everyday/anyday when he returns.
and on that day the heavens will vanish with a roar;
the elements will be destroyed by fire,
and the earth and all its deeds
will be made manifest."
2 Peter 3:10
He invites all of us.
Will you accept the invitation?
Turn from your sins and
call on the name of Jesus to save you.
Jesus, forgive my sins.
Show me the path that leads to life.
(May 19, 2011 Thu 6:22 AM CDT)
Jesus answered:
Walk in the light.
"Are there not twelve hours of daylight?
If a man goes walking by day
he does not stumble
because he sees the world bathed in light.
But if he goes walking at night
he will stumble
since there is no light in him."
John 11:9-10
Walk toward the light.
Jesus is the light of the world.
He will show you the path that is safe.
(May 18, 2011 Wed 6:30 AM CDT)
"As the boy was being brought,
Jesus has power over evil spirits.
the spirit threw him
into convulsions on the ground.
Jesus then rebuked the unclean spirit,
cured the boy, and
restored him to his father.
And all who saw it marveled
at the greatness of God."
Luke 9:42-43
He can drive them away.
It is no match.
Call on the name of Jesus.
Marvel at his awesome power.
Jesus, I call on you to drive the evil away.
(May 17, 2011 Tue 6:22 AM CDT)
"In you, O Lord, I take refuge;
The Lord is your refuge.
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me,
incline your ear to me,
make haste to deliver me!"
Psalms 31:1-2 or 2-3
He provides you with shelter and protection.
He will rescue you from destruction.
He will deliver you and keep you safe.
(May 16, 2011 Mon 6:28 AM CDT)
I have to go to the dentist after work today.
"Listen, dear brothers.
We have much to learn.
God bless him and all those in his office.
Did not God choose those
who are poor in the eyes of the world
to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom
he promised to those who love him?"
James 2:5
Ask the Lord to teach you what is truly important.
Seek a deep faith in Christ.
Listen to him.
(May 15, 2011 Sun 8:42 AM CDT)
"Now to him who is able
The Bible is there for all to read.
to strengthen you in the gospel
which I proclaim when I preach Jesus Christ,
the gospel which reveals
the mystery hidden for many ages
but now manifested through
the writings of the prophets, and,
at the command of the eternal God,
made known to all the Gentiles
that they may believe and obey ---
to him, the God who alone is wise,
may glory be given through Jesus Christ
unto endless ages.
Amen."
Romans 16:25-27
They are the words of God.
Make time to study what God has revealed to you.
Ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding.
See the glory of God.
(May 14, 2011 Sat 9:58 AM CDT)
My nephew Jacob is graduating today in Omaha.
"Then Jesus led them out near Bethany,
Jesus reaches out to bless us each day.
God bless him and all the graduates.
and with hands upraised, blessed them.
As he blessed, he left them,
and was taken up to heaven.
They fell down to do him reverence,
then returned to Jerusalem filled with joy.
There they were to be found in the temple constantly,
speaking the praises of God."
Luke 24:50-53
He fills us with joy.
He will lift us up on the last day.
Fall down in reverence before him.
Speak praises to God.
(May 13, 2011 Fri 6:32 AM CDT)
"Jesus said to them,
Jesus came to help us.
'The healthy do not need a doctor;
sick people do.
I have not come to invite the self-righteous
to a change of heart, but sinners.'"
Luke 5:31-32
He is the doctor for our souls.
He will heal you.
He will restore your life.
Jesus, forgive my sins.
Heal me, Lord.
I need you.
(May 12, 2011 Thu 6:19 AM CDT)
Jesus taught,
Be alert.
"So be constantly on guard!
I have told you about it beforehand."
Mark 13:23
Watch out.
Defend the faith.
Stand up for the truth.
(May 11, 2011 Wed 6:32 AM CDT)
"That divine power of his
If you have Christ, you have all that you need.
has freely bestowed on us everything
necessary for a life of genuine piety,
through knowledge of him who called us
by his own glory and power."
2 Peter 1:3
He provides the power for a truly Christian life.
He gives you the knowledge to live.
Give glory and honor to him for his many blessings.
(May 10, 2011 Tue 6:20 AM CDT)
"...for us there is one God, the Father,
Our life is in Christ.
from whom all things come
and for whom we live;
and one Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom everything was made
and through whom we live."
1 Corinthians 8:6
Thank the Lord for his creation.
Our hope is the Lord.
Our future is secure with him.
(May 9, 2011 Mon 6:26 AM CDT)
"When the congregation finally broke up,
Hold on.
many Jews and devout Jewish converts
followed Paul and Barnabas,
who spoke to them and urged them
to hold fast to the grace of God."
Acts 13:43
Stay near the Lord.
Hold on to your faith.
The grace of God is yours.
(May 8, 2011 Sun 8:36 AM CDT)
Happy Mother's Day!
They just played this song on KGBI 100.7 FM in Omaha.
Jesus said,
Jesus taught us to love.
Only You Can Save by Chris Sligh
"I give you a new commandment:
Love one another.
Such as my love has been for you;
so must your love be for each other.
This is how all will know you for my disciples:
your love for one another."
John 13:34-35
He showed us an example.
Reach out today.
Jesus, teach us how to love.
(May 7, 2011 Sat 11:24 AM CDT)
"It is important that we continue on our course,
Do the will of God.
no matter what stage we have reached."
Philippians 3:16
The road will be difficult.
Continue toward the light of Christ.
God will give you strength.
(May 6, 2011 Fri 6:46 AM CDT)
"Hoping against hope,
When there is no hope
Abraham believed and
so became the father
of many nations..."
Romans 4:18
believe in the Lord.
The Lord will surprise you.
Pray, trust, believe.
(May 5, 2011 Thu 6:31 AM CDT)
Jesus taught,
Listen carefully.
"My sheep hear my voice.
I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life,
and they shall never perish."
John 10:27-28
Hear the voice of the Lord.
Follow him.
He gives you eternal life.
Jesus, thank you for the gift of eternal life.
(May 4, 2011 Wed 6:42 AM CDT)
"Another time, while Jesus went walking along the lakeshore,
Listen to the teachings of Jesus.
people kept coming to him in crowds and he taught them.
As he moved on he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus
at his tax collector's post, and said to him,
'Follow me.'
Levi got up and became his follower."
Mark 2:13-14
Hear what he has to say.
Get up and follow him.
He will lead you to eternal life.
(May 3, 2011 Tue 6:24 AM CDT)
"God has not called us to immorality
God has called you.
but to holiness; hence,
whoever rejects these instructions
rejects not man, but God
who sends his Holy Spirit upon you."
1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
He wants you to be with him forever.
Seek to be pure and holy.
Ask the Holy Spirit for help.
(May 2, 2011 Mon 6:28 AM CDT)
"You need to recall the words
Be thoughtful.
of the Lord Jesus himself, who said,
'There is more happiness
in giving than receiving.'"
Acts 20:35
Give a gift to someone today.
Send someone an email.
Think of others.
(May 1, 2011 Sun 8:41 AM CDT)
"Peter went down to the men and said,
The Lord will bring people into your life.
'I am the man you are looking for.
What brought you here?'
They answered: 'The centurion Cornelius,
who is an upright and God-fearing man,
well thought of in the whole Jewish community,
has been instructed by a holy messenger
to summon you to his house.
There he is to hear what you have to say.'"
Acts 10:21-22
Receive them with open arms.
You have much to share with them.
Tell them about your faith in Christ.
