God has high ideals for each one of us and he is concerned how high priority we place our houses, families and relationships with him. Whoever is committed to work more and more and very least committed to be around God and their families such person is called being workaholic and such people are addicted [...]
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture (the revelation of God in the Bible) came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. 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. 2 Peter 1:20-21 Your [...]
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect (believers) and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-2 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the [...]
(Paul writes) … I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches [...]
As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Psalm 18:30-31 (Paul writes) But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that [...]
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified (made right with God) freely [...]
(Paul writes) We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you [...]
(Paul writes) Brothers and sisters, (believers) we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, (who died) so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus [...]
(Isaiah writes) A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God [...]
(Paul writes) Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they [...]
“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strengthand keeps my way secure. 2 Samuel 22:31-33 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the [...]
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) was hovering over the waters. And God (the Father) said, “Let there be light,” (the Word) and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3 In the [...]
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed (chosen) one. Psalm 28:7-8 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this [...]
(A psalm written by King David who lived about 1,000 years before Jesus was born) … O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. (God uses praise [...]
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 20-01-2011 | 
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Most people take their blessings for granted in life. The true gratitude comes with humility, love, appreciation and the grace in them is reflected for willingness to express gratitude. It is an expression of thankfulness to anyone doing a favor or kindness or blessing. We need to show gratitude to God regardless of circumstances because [...]
(Jesus said) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. (because Jesus is God – the Word) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare [...]
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings? In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more [...]
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. Psalm [...]
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” He said, “Go and tell this people: “‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their [...]
Being a parent I find myself repeating things over and over, seems sometimes my children don’t listen, don’t remember, or just don’t get it. about the third time I find myself rolling my eyes. I Have been reading the book of John and wonder if Jesus ever rolled his eyes. He was fully man, right? [...]
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith [...]
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect (believers) and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-2 (Jesus said) “Very truly I tell you, [...]
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(God said) Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, “Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” Nor is it beyond the sea, so that [...]
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Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, [...]
Posted by nuggetsofwisdom | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 27-12-2010 |
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In the beginning (before time began) God created the heavens and the earth. … Genesis 1:1
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. … Genesis 1:31a
Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them [...]
In the beginning (before time began) was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him (the Word) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in [...]
(Jesus said) I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day (the day you die) you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and [...]
Posted by nuggetsofwisdom | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 18-12-2010 |
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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10
You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is [...]
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Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit (saves you from hell) and crowns you with love and compassion, Psalm 103:1-4
As he (Jesus) was going into a village, ten men [...]
Posted by nuggetsofwisdom | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom, jesus | Posted on 10-12-2010 |
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Isaiah 40:3 (written around 800 years before Jesus was born) A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple the messenger of [...]
… the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:5-6
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s [...]
In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality. Proverbs 12:28
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father (God) except through me. John 14:6
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the [...]
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11:1-2
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified (made right with God) by works, (human [...]
Posted by nuggetsofwisdom | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 03-12-2010 |
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him (the Word) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
The Word became flesh (a human being – Jesus) and made his dwelling among us. We [...]
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17-18a
He (God) causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45b
He chose to give us birth through [...]
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (Jesus) Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has [...]
For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings? (angels) In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him. Palm 89:6-7
The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the LORD, [...]
Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?“ And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how [...]
Malachi 3:1 … (Malachi was written about 400 years before the birth of Christ) “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus [...]
God says) “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. Genesis 17:4-5
So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you [...]
The law of the LORD (His revealed word – scripture) is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:7-8
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came [...]
(Jesus said) “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and [...]
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 14-11-2010 |
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True feminine beauty is reflected in a godly woman.
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 14-11-2010 |
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Do not watch a TV when God and the Christian faith are mocked.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
His (God’s) divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through [...]
For this reason I (Paul) remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of [...]
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 11-11-2010 |
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Godly people will be ridiculed by their friends and families for their Christian beliefs & teachings.
Posted by Shaila Touchton | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 11-11-2010 |
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The Bible tells us that we are to be a good example, showing others the love of Christ through our behavior and life styles.
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Some biblical women in the bible..
God’s Amazing Power
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
This mosaic of M31 merges 330 individual images taken by the Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope aboard NASA’s Swift [...]
For he (God) spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits’ end. Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of [...]
God renews your strength.
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us [...]
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? (Jesus is Lord) And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Psalm 18:30-32
To them God has chosen [...]
Christ died for us
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, (not able to save ourselves) Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we [...]
What an awesome God we serve.
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. Psalm 111:2-4
For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who [...]
God’s love for us
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
(Jesus said) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I [...]
But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. [...]
Draw near to Jesus…
(Jesus said) ”Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
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God’s Amazing Love …
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psalm 32:1
.. he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For [...]
Being Guided by the Spirit of God…
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of [...]
