by Joanne | Nov 25, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29, NASB) “What is it to be yoked to the Lord? It implies willing, contented cooperation with Him in the divine plan....
by Joanne | Nov 18, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11, NASB) Here the verb “stand” means “hold your ground.” It is not, in modern parlance, a command to march – to invade foreign territory in...
by Joanne | Nov 11, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” (Hebrew 11:6, NASB) “Three facts about God underlie true faith: He is able (Matthew 9:28), He is...
by Joanne | Nov 4, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.” (John 11:26, NASB) “Jesus came to give men life. Look through John’s writings with this thought in mind. Whoever believes may in Him have eternal life. He is the water of life and the...
by Joanne | Oct 28, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl.” (Revelation 21:21, NASB) “Pearls, unlike other jewels, are drawn from the animate creation. They are produced by life – a life which has reacted to and...
by Joanne | Oct 21, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.” (1 Peter 1:5, NLT) “There is a condition attached to God’s keeping power. We are...
