NEW NEW NEW

There are many new things. Here are three new things worth considering. “...changed into a new and different people.” Galatians 6:15 NLT. “...new mercies (compassion) morning by morning...” Lamentations 3:23. “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth...” Revelation 21:1

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

A very important part of the Christmas story is that God came “to grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.” Luke 1:74,75 NIV. We, in America, have been delivered from our enemies; both from within and without. Now we must serve Him not our selfish desires. If we serve Him we win. If we serve ourselves our enemies win. God help America!

I DIDN'T DO IT

“Who can say, ‘I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin’?” “…the blood of Jesus, His (God’s) Son, cleanses us from all sin.” Thank God for the hope we have in Jesus. Proverbs 20:9, 1 John 1:7 NLT

I ONLY HAD ONE, OFFICER

Some say there’s nothing wrong with a drink now and then. But what about the next one, or two, or three…? “Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls, Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.” Proverbs 20:1 NLT

DRUNKENESS & GLUTTONY

A tough Scripture after Thanksgiving day. “Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons, for they are on their way to poverty, and too much sleep clothes them in rags.” Proverbs 23:20,21

PUBLIC DEFENDER

There is a definite need for lawyers to defend those who cannot speak for themselves; especially those who have not been born yet. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless and see that they get justice.” Proverbs 31:8,9 NLT

JEALOUSY

Which is worse, anger, wrath, or jealousy. “Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous.” Proverbs 27:4 NLT

SELF-CONTROL

Someone prayed, “Lord remind me that it takes 40 muscles to frown, 20 muscles to smile and only 5 muscles to make a fist and punch someone’s mouth.” Most of us do not need that reminder. Proverbs 25:28 says, “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.”

PREDICT THE WEATHER?

We can't predict next weeks weather accurately, how can we predict what the weather will be like in 100 years? Likewise we don't know if we'll even be alive tomorrow, so don't put off for tomorrow what we can do today. "Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring." Proverbs 27:1 NLT And how about the time to receive Jesus as your Savior? "...the right time is now. Today is the day of salvation." 2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT

CURSE OR A SPELL

Do you believe in the power of a curse or spell? Proverbs 26:2 says, “Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause shall not alight.” The Message puts it this way, “You have as little to fear from an undeserved curse as from the dart of a wren or the swoop of a swallow.” remember what Jesus did, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us...” Galatians 3:13

LOYALTY

The marriage vows include, “for better or worse…”. Too often when the going gets tough many quit. “Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable!” Proverbs 20:6 NLT
Jesus asked, “'Do you also want to go away?' But Peter answered, 'To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.'” John 6:67,68

THE LAZY MAN'S PAY

“Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest. If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!” Proverbs 20:4,13 NLT Some times we are so busy sowing the wrong seed that we are too tired to sow the right seed. Galatians 6:8,9 “He that sows to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sow to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

MACHO MAN ?

No one is going to make me look like a fool. Maybe that’s because you’re doing a good enough job yourself. “Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor, only fools insist on quarreling.” Proverbs 20:3 NLT

I ONLY HAD ONE, OFFICER

Some say there’s nothing wrong with a drink now and then. But what about the next one, or two, or three…? “Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls, Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.” Proverbs 20:1 NLT

Honesty and Loyalty

Do you believe it is worth your while to develope good character? "Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than to be dishonest." Proverbs 19:22 NLT Jesus said, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32

Plans

Something has been said about the best laid plans of mice and men. Well the bible says, “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” Proverbs 19:21 NLT

People or Monkeys

A youngster asked his mother, " Where do people come from?"
Mom said, "God made Adam and Eve and people came from them."
The youngster asked his dad the same question.
His dad said, "Look at the monkeys and apes. We came from them."
The youngster returned to his mother and asked. " Mom, I asked dad where people come from and he said from monkeys. You said people come from Adam and Eve. What is right?
Mother said, That's easy. I was telling where my side of the family came from and dad said where his side of the family came from."

Death: Ted Kennedy

Ted Kennedy passed away and many try to judge him. It is foolish to judge another's relationship to God. “For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ...each of us shall give account of himself to God” Rom.14:10-12 “of himself” not another. How about your own relationship to God? Where will you go when you die? Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, the life; no man comes to the Father but by me.” John10:10

DOUBLE TALK and MOTIVES

“A bad motive can’t achieve a good end, double-talk brings you double trouble.” Proverbs 17:20 The Message
"John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man (Jesus) were true." John 10:41

GRAY HAIR
“Gray hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life.” Proverbs 16:31 The Message
Jesus said, "Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: an the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house: and it did not fall, for it was grounded on the rock." Matthew 7:24,25

A GOOD INVESTMENT

Can you get a better return on an investment? “If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD – and he will repay you!”
Proverbs 19:17 Living Bible

Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." LK.6:38