by Bob Gass | 21 Dec, 2022 | devotional, inspiration, Living, The Word for Today
‘The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.’ James 5:16 NKJV The Bible says: ‘The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain... by Bob Gass | 20 Dec, 2022 | devotional, inspiration, Living, The Word for Today
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.’ Romans 15:13 AMPC The Lord has promised us a sense of joy in the midst of every circumstance we face. Jesus said, ‘I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.’... by Bob Gass | 19 Dec, 2022 | devotional, inspiration, Living, The Word for Today
‘And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds.’ Philippians 4:7 NIV Beverly LaHaye was terrified when her husband Tim began taking flying lessons. ‘Right away I started giving God my opinion and drawing my own... by Bob Gass | 18 Dec, 2022 | devotional, inspiration, Living, The Word for Today
‘Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak.’ James 1:19 NIV The first century Greek philosopher Epictetus said: ‘We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we talk.’ Taking that on board means being ‘quick to listen, slow to speak.’ Good... by Bob Gass | 17 Dec, 2022 | devotional, inspiration, Living, The Word for Today
‘Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.’ John 11:41 AMPC Before raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus prayed, ‘Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.’ When you know your prayer is in line with God’s will, you can wrap it up with the same words: ‘Father, I... by Bob Gass | 16 Dec, 2022 | devotional, inspiration, Living, The Word for Today
‘Get rid of all bitterness.’ Ephesians 4:31 NLT The words ‘get rid of all bitterness’ paint a picture of a surgeon cutting out a cancer growth in order to save the patient’s life. A similar verse, ‘Looking carefully… lest any root of bitterness springing up cause...