Dec 29

 

Ezekiel 34:12

12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.

Dec 28

 

Psalms 55:22

22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Dec 28

 Luke 2:13-14

[13] Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, [14] “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Dec 27

 

Matthew 2:10

10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

Dec 26

 

Luke 1:32

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

Dec 24 Christmas Eve

 

1 John 4:9

9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

Dec 23

 

Luke 1:68

68 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

Dec 21

 "If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.- But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.” James 3:13, 17 (NLT)

Dec 20

 

Luke 1:30

30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

Dec 19

 

Isaiah 25:9

9 In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

Dec 17

 

Luke 2:10

10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Dec 15

 

John 1:9

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

Prayer 12-15

 Let us pray. We thank you, O God, for all those in Scripture who have pointed to Christ: for your prophets Elijah and Isaiah, and for John.

We thank you, too, for those in our lives who have pointed us to Christ: pastors and teachers, strangers and friends. Give us eyes to see him today among those who are oppressed, imprisoned, brokenhearted, or beaten down, and we will give our testimony, too: how Christ releases and sets us free; how he repairs and builds up what we have ruined. We, too, will point others to Jesus, the Light of the world. We pray through Jesus, the Christ.

All: Amen.

Dec 14

 

Isaiah 40:31

31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Dec 12

 

Isaiah 7:14

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Dec 11

 

Isaiah 9:6

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Prayer 12-10

 Holy Father, I admit I have built my life the way I have seen fit to. I have ignored the restlessness deep in my heart that cries out for You to be in my life more. Today, I choose to make You the ruler of my life. Father, please help me. I want to say what Paul said, to tell others, for me, for all of us, to live in Christ.

Amen

Dec 10

 

Romans 12:12

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Dec 8

 

Matthew 25:40

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Dec 5

 

2 Peter 3:9

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

December 4

 

1 Chronicles 16:34

34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Dec 3

 

Hebrews 10:23

23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Dec 1

 

Lamentations 3:22

22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

Nov 30

 

Colossians 3:17

17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Nov 29

 

Psalms 7:17

17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

Nov 27

1 Timothy 4:4

4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

Nov 26

 

Psalms 100:4

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name

Philosophy 11-26

 Regrets and mistakes are memories made and lessons learned. Remember your life is in front of you, and not buried in past.

Philosophy 11-23

 Part of the name of this long-forgotten blog is for Philosophy. From time to time, but more frequently than before, I will quote or relate philosophical thoughts.

All I know is that I know nothing.  Scorates.

This is a very profound state as it admits that we, as the human race, never stop learning. The minute we choose to stop learning and gaining knowledge, we no longer have a claim to intelligence.  

Nov 23

 

2 Corinthians 4:15

15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

Nov 21

 

1 Thessalonians 5:18

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Nov 19

 

Nahum 1:3

3 The LORD is slow to anger but great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet.

Nov 17

 

Proverbs 29:11

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

Nov 16

 

Proverbs 15:1

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Nov 14

 

Psalms 23:6

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Nov 13

 

Colossians 1:13

13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

Nov 12

 

1 John 2:23

23 No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

Veterans Day 2

 My Look for the Day

Veterans Day

 

Nov 11

 

2 Thessalonians 3:16

16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Nov 8

 

1 Peter 5:7

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Nov 7

 

John 16:33

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Nov 5

 

Romans 15:13

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Nov 4

 

John 14:27

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Nov 2

 

Colossians 3:15

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Nov 1

 

Psalms 23:4

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Oct 31

 

1 Peter 3:14

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”

Oct 30

 

Romans 8:15

15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Oct 29

 

Matthew 10:28

28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Oct 27

 

Romans 5:17

17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

Oct 25

 

Galatians 5:1

1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Oct 24

 

2 Peter 1:21

21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.