But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16 In order to have a relationship with someone, you have to talk to them regularly, right? It is hard to have a true relationship with anyone whom you don't speak to regularly. When you do not speak with someone on a regular basis...
Continue ReadingSo the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. John 1:14 One thing that makes Christianity distinct from other religions is that our God, the true God, came to us when...
Continue ReadingSo, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58 One of my least favorite forms of exercise is running on the treadmill. It's hard, boring, and difficult to...
Continue ReadingAnd whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17 When we consider the importance of diligence and hard work, there is a very obvious reason why followers of Christ should strive to do their best in everything...
Continue ReadingFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is a terrible motivator. It keeps us from enjoying life. It keeps us from doing things that we should do or want to do. Sometimes it can cause us to be lazy, putting off what God...
Continue ReadingRemember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17 Have you ever noticed that when children disobey, they often look at their parents straight in the eye as they are disobeying them? It's almost like they are telling their parent "I know what you want me to do (or...
Continue ReadingWe command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Orange Theory is one of my favorite workout programs. If you are...
Continue ReadingTake a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Proverbs 6:6 It really is amazing to watch an ant hard at work. To see them carry things that are more than twice their size is absolutely astounding. Ants may be small, but what they lack in size they make up...
Continue ReadingI am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for His body, the church. Colossians 1:24 If you've reached out to people in your life who are unbelievers, you have likely discovered by now that it requires sacrifice. It may require...
Continue ReadingSome men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to take him inside to Jesus, but they couldn't reach Him because of the crowd. So they went up to the roof and took off some tiles. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, right in front of Jesus. Luke...
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