VERSE:No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. — Hebrews 12:11 [...]
VERSE: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. — Romans 12:11 THOUGHT:“Zeal” is another word for enthusiasm. “Fervor” in the original language means [...]
VERSE:I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice [...]
VERSE: And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both [...]
VERSE: [God speaking to Israel] “But I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt. You shall acknowledge no God but me, no Savior except me.” — Hosea 13:4 THOUGHT: The bible leaves [...]