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April 26, 2024

Verse


Romans 6:11-14

In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. 14For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.


Quote


Ben Jonson,
"There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear."


Joke

"I don't trust those trees. They seem kind of shady."

April 25, 2024

Verse


Romans 4:23-25

The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 24but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.


Quote


Napoleon Hill,

"Big pay and little responsibility are circumstances seldom found together."


Joke

"What does a sprinter eat before a race?" "Nothing, they fast!"

April 24, 2024

Verse


Romans 3:23-24

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.


Quote


Carl Jung, "We can't change anything until we accept it. Condemnationdoes not liberate, it oppresses."


Joke


"What's the best thing about Switzerland?" "I don't know, but the flag is a big plus."

April 23, 2024

Verse


Romans 2:7-8

To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.


Quote


Sammy Davis, Jr.,

"You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear."


Joke


"What did Baby Corn say to Mama Corn?" "Where's Pop Corn?"

April 22, 2024

Verse


Romans 1:28-32

Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. 29They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; 31they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. 32Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.


Quote


Marlo Thomas,

"My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better."


Joke


"I asked my dog what's two minus two. He said nothing."

April 19, 2024

Verse


Psalm 33:4,5

For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love.

Quote


Jimmy Buffett,
"It takes no more time to see the good side of life than it takes to see the bad."

Joke


"How do you make 7 even?" "Take away the s."

April 18, 2024

Verse


Psalm 18:1,2

I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield b and the horn c of my salvation, my stronghold.

Quote


James Clear,
"A valuable skill in life is to be larger than the situation."

Joke

"Did you hear the rumor about butter? Well, I'm not going to spread it!"

April 17, 2024

Verse


Psalm 15:1-5

Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
Who may live on your holy mountain?
The one whose walk is blameless,
who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from their heart;
whose tongue utters no slander,
who does no wrong to a neighbor,
and casts no slur on others;
who despises a vile person
but honors those who fear the Lord;
who keeps an oath even when it hurts,
and does not change their mind;
who lends money to the poor without interest;
who does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
Whoever does these things
will never be shaken.

Quote


Dr. Seuss,
"Only you can control your future."

Joke


"Why can't a nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot."

April 16, 2024

Verse


Psalm 53:1

The fool says in his heart,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their ways are vile;
there is no one who does good.

Quote


Aristotle,
"Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others."

Joke


"How do you get a squirrel to like you? Act like a nut."

April 15, 2024

Verse


Psalm 51:10-12

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Quote


Nido Qubein,
"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start."

Joke


"I don't trust stairs. They're always up to something."

April 12, 2024

Verse


Ephesians 5:3-7

"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. a Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them."


Quote


Michael Jordan

"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."


Joke


I asked my dog what's two minus two.
He said nothing.

April 11, 2024

Verse


Ephesians 4:29-32

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."


Quote


Ernest Hemmingway
"Never mistake motion for action."


Joke


What did Baby Corn say to Mama Corn?
Where's Pop Corn?

April 10, 2024

Verse


Ephesians 3:6
"This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus."


Quote


Ron Howard
"There is something inherently tough about Americans. They will not accept defeat."


Joke


What does a sprinter eat before a race?
Nothing, they fast!

April 9, 2024

Verse


Ephesians 2:4-5
"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."


Quote


John Steinbeck
"I don't know where speculation got such a bad name, since I know of no forward leap which was not fathered by speculation."


Joke


My wife is really mad at the fact that I have no sense of direction.
So I packed up my stuff and right!

April 8, 2024

Verse


Ephesians 1:3-4
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight."


Quote

Vince Lombardi
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rater a lack of will."


Joke

What has more letters than the alphabet?
The post office!

April 5, 2024

A Verse


Galatians 1:10

"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ."


A Quote


Syrus

"Many receive advice. Only the wise profit from it."


A Joke


You think swimming with sharks is expensive? Swimming with sharks cost me an arm and a leg.

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