“Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink

“And Christ gave gifts to people—he made some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to have the work of caring for and teaching God’s people. Christ gave those gifts to prepare God’s holy people for the

"But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." - 1 Timothy 1:5 Today's text takes me back to my time on the Beto Unit and Leslie Parker's monthly service. Mr. Parker

" For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." – Hebrews 4:12 Back in

You have forgotten the encouraging words that call you his children: “My child, don’t think the Lord’s discipline is worth nothing, and don’t stop trying when he corrects you. The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child.” - Proverbs 3:

When I was younger, I had the courage to ask my parents for things. The things I asked them for were important to me. Some things were an ice cream sundae, a jacket that I wanted to wear while riding my bike and a video game station. Sometimes, I did

"Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life." – Proverbs 13:12 After serving 20 years in prison, I was up for parole. My eyes were focused on serving God, and I was standing on the promises that He had

“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.” – Matthew 11:28-29 Life can get tough. During

“The teaching about the cross is foolishness to those who are being lost, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” – 1 Corinthians 1:18 No one should think that the gospel is foolishness. Those who do not listen or believe it or do not

“Dear friends, we should love each other, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has become God’s child and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:7-8 Love which is from the world is different than love from

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” - Joshua 1:9 When God spoke these words to the Israelites, Moses had just died. He was the Israelite&

"Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was hungry, and you fed me, I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink: I was a

"Therefore, whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will compare him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house and it didn't fall, for

“He is the head of the body, which is the church. Everything comes from him. He is the first one who was raised from the dead. So in all things Jesus has first place.” – Colossians 1:18 Jesus went to church while alive. In His day, the church He went

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust corrupts, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is,

“But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove

“Surely there is not a good person on earth who always does good and never sins.” — Ecclesiastes 7:20 Do not let anyone fool you into thinking they are infallible. To be infallible means that a person is incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. Be careful that they do

“Then Jesus said to his followers, ‘If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me. Those who want to save their lives will give up true life, and those who give up

“It was about noon, and the whole land became dark until three o’clock in the afternoon, because the sun did not shine. The curtain in the Temple was torn in two. Jesus cried out in a loud voice ‘Father, I give You, my life.’ After Jesus said this, He

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have her perfect result, that ye may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." - James 1:2-4 Last night on the news, I saw

“Do your best to live in peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18 Are you the kind of person who likes to cause conflict or gossip about others and their situations? Do you say something to someone just to get a certain reaction out of them? The reaction you want to

“You must not worship or serve any idol, because I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God. If you hate me, I will punish your children, and even your grandchildren and great grandchildren.” - Exodus 20:5 God is a jealous God. He does not want anything or anyone

“If you hide your sins, you will not succeed. If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13 God’s mercies never stop and are new every morning. This promise is found in Lamentations 3:22-23. God is patient enough to show us His mercy every

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All power in heaven and on earth is given to me.’” – Matthew 28:18 Jesus was given the power to rule over everything on earth and in heaven (John 17:2). He was given the authority to do anything He wanted. As His