Category Archives: Promises

James 1:26 (CEB) If those who claim devotion to God don’t control what they say, they mislead themselves. Their devotion is worthless.

Away with this religion of resolutions! It is a snare of death. Away with this effort to make the life holy while the heart has not in it the love of God. Oh! That men would learn to look directly … Continue reading →

Discipleship means “discipline!” The disciple is that one who has been taught or trained by the Master, who has come with his ignorance, superstition, and sin, to find learning, truth, and forgiveness from the Saviour. Without discipline we are not … Continue reading →

Proverbs 1:7 (NCV) Knowledge begins with respect for the LORD, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 11:25 (MSG) The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.

Those who leave everything in God’s hands…will eventually see God’s hands in everything. Trust Him. Let it go. Tony Evans

Father, help us to empty ourselves of us and open our hearts and minds to worship you and accept your blessings. Amen.

Genesis 2:3 (CSB) God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it he rested from all his work of creation.

God is always trying to give good things to us but our hands are too full to receive them. Augustine

Father, when we are mocked or scoffed at because of our trust and faith in your son, Jesus, remind us that your Spirit rests on us and we are blessed.