When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may you safely enjoy this Halloween.
Pray for your children this Halloween. Ask God for his protective love, then follow along with them on their journey through goblins, monsters and jack-o-lanterns. Have a happy and safe Halloween – the TAGteam.
But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound.
Psalm 4:8
A person may be theologically knowing and spiritually ignorant.
Don't simply read the Bible, but let its message sink into your spirit. Pick a passage today, read it slowly and thoughtfully, and then take a few minutes to meditate over it. Allow its message to move you spiritually.
You search the scriptures, because you think you have eternal life through them; even they testify on my behalf. But you do not want to come to me to have life.
John 5:39-40
Faith and Action Go together.
Onward Christian Soldiers – that's you – get up and do something. SHOW your faith. TALK your faith. LIVE your faith.
So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Indeed someone may say, "You have faith and I have works." Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works.
James 2:17-18
I do not merely want to possess faith; I want faith to possess me.
Don't be content solely with the knowledge of your faith; also become immersed in the love that being faithful to Christ brings. Love God and let Him possess you.
B. Offerings to Idols Chapter 8 - Knowledge Insufficient. Now in regard to meat sacrificed to idols: we realize that “all of us have knowledge”; knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up. If anyone supposes he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if one loves God, one is known by him.
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
There is no alternative to being yourself…
God made you in his image. Be proud of who you are and let your God given personality and talents speak for themselves.
God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
Being good isn't good enough.
Being a Christian is more than just being good. Christ commissioned us to share the Gospel with others. Send this TAGline to someone else to remind them about our need to have Jesus in our life.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19
Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less.
Your duty as a Christian is to love one another and be a disciple of Christ. Make a concentrated effort to do more of both each day. The opportunities are endless.
To be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in performing the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering up of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the holy Spirit.
Romans 15:16
When you focus on things that are wrong in your world, you will refuse to enjoy life until those things are "fixed."
The problem: those things will never be "fixed." Instead of focusing on things that are wrong, focus on what is good, and if you see things from God's perspective, everything is good.
God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good. Evening came, and morning followed - the sixth day.
Genesis 1:31
Faith is not a leap into the dark, but rather a step into the light.
Today and everyday, let God call you into the light through your faith in Him. Follow Him and you will never be in the dark.
The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen.
Matthew 4:16
Exercise your soul – walk with the lord.
Remember to keep God at your side today and show him you know the Christian path. Be kind to others, spread His word, love your neighbors, and help those in need.
But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law which Moses, the servant of the LORD, commanded you: love the LORD, your God, follow him in all his ways, keep his commandments, hold fast to him, and serve him with your whole heart and your whole self.”
Joshua 22:5
One of the principle elements of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.
Make an extra effort today to show those around you how important they are. A kind word or gesture will go a long way. Don't just do it today, make it part of your daily routine.
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Colossians 3:12
To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee.
Holding a grudge does less to hurt the person with whom you have a grudge than it hurts you. If you are holding a grudge right now, pray that it's sting will be removed from your life so you can start healing.
If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
Matthew 6:14
Devoting a little of yourself to everything means committing a great deal of yourself to nothing.
In today's world with so much to offer and so little time, it is difficult to devote ourselves to one thing. However, there is one thing we should devote ourselves to: Loving God over anything else. Ask God today for the wisdom to align your priorities so you can devote more time to serving Him and His kingdom.
God and Money. No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Dependence on God.
Matthew 6:24
One of the most surprising things I've learned recently about the bible is that it contains the word "lukewarm." Such a modern word for such an ancient document. Do you know how it was used?
Jesus was very unhappy and disappointed with those who were "lukewarm" in their faith and beliefs. Starting today, turn up the heat on your faith, your beliefs and your actions so that you will never have the appearance of being "lukewarm." Pray that your actions influence others to "turn up the heat!"
I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.
revelation 3:15-16
The strength of a man consists in finding out the way in which God is going, and going in that way too.
Stop and think about what you have scheduled today. Are you going in the same way as God? If not, adjust your direction.
Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule and to the Israel of God.
Galatians 6:16
Remember, to say, 'I love you" to your loved ones, but most of all mean it.
The next time you are about to tell someone you love them, pause long enough to reflect on what that means to you and how significant that little word's bond is in your relationship.
So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
If you are smack-dab in the middle of a crisis today, cry out to God. Tell Him exactly how you feel. He can handle it.
Do you know someone that has a crisis in their life? Let them know you're praying for them by sending them this TAGline.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.
James 1:5
Our relationships with one another mirror our relationship with God.
Take a moment and reflect on how you treat others in your life. Not just those closest to you, but everyone. Remember to give everyone the love and peace of Christ.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9
Those who worry do not trust; those who trust do not worry.
What is bothering you today? What would it take to turn your worries over to the Lord? Prayer is a good place to start.
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?
Romans 8:31-32
You have no doubt prayed The Lord's Prayer many times. In this prayer, you have asked to be forgiven of your sins as you forgive others.
What kind of shape would you be in if God took you seriously about that pledge?
When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions.
Mark 11:25
Working "the best you can" means working "out from the soul."
Regardless of your profession, perform your job today with the heart of Jesus. Show those around you that you are a Christian by your words AND actions. Let your priorities be inspired by your heart and soul.
Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others,
Colossians 3:23
You don't have to be timid to be meek.
Meek, in the original Greek, meant to put strength and power under control. God does not ask us to have mild or timid personalities, He asks us to put ourselves under His control. In prayer today, ask God to take control of your strengths and to use them for His purposes.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Matthew 5:5
Forgetting oneself is not a refinement of love. It is a first condition of love.
Jesus is the ultimate example of unconditional and unselfish love. Follow His example and focus attention away from yourself today by serving those around you with unselfish love.
But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8