Matthew 4:17 AMP – From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent [change your inner self – your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance, seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand NRSVUE – From that timeContinueContinue reading “Which Way to Turn || Manna for the Mind #410”
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Leading With Authenticity || Manna for the Mind #409
Proverbs 28:13 AMP – He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. NRSVUE – No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. VOICE – Whoever tries to hide his sins will notContinueContinue reading “Leading With Authenticity || Manna for the Mind #409”
Guilt No More || Manna for the Mind #408
Acts 3:19 AMP – So repent [change your inner self – your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God – seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the LordContinueContinue reading “Guilt No More || Manna for the Mind #408”
The Return Path to God || Manna for the Mind #407
Isaiah 55:7 AMP – Let the wicked leave (behind) his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let them return to the Lord, And He will have compassion (mercy) on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. NRSVUE – let the wicked forsake their way and the unrighteous their thoughts; letContinueContinue reading “The Return Path to God || Manna for the Mind #407”
Squeaky Clean Heart || Manna for the Mind #406
Psalm 51:10 AMP – Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me. NRSVUE – Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. VOICE – Create in me a clean heart, O God; restore within me a senseContinueContinue reading “Squeaky Clean Heart || Manna for the Mind #406”
The Gift of Eternal Life || Manna for the Mind #405
Romans 6:23 AMP – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.] NRSVUE – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in ChristContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Eternal Life || Manna for the Mind #405”
“Fear” of the Lord || Manna for the Mind #404
Fearing God is not about being fearful of God. It’s about recognizing our responsibility to respond in worship and obedience. Malachi 4:2 gives us the ability to feel what that freedom looks like.
Christ’s Suffering Leads to Our Healing || Manna for the Mind #403
Christ’s suffering should not have been necessary at the hands of humanity. There’s a difference between the atoning sacrifice that He took versus the beating and flogging He faced. 1 Peter 2:24 tells us why He had to endure.
Healing Happens Around Us || Manna for the Mind #402
God is our eternal Healer, and has shown amazing work through Hezekiah’s life in Isaiah 38:16. Healing not only happens physically, but everywhere. We can be His hands and feet to see that healing and restoration.
Prayer Struggles || Manna for the Mind #401
God responds to prayers, and hears our pleas when we call out to Him. The psalmist in Psalm 30:2 points that out to us. Then, why is prayer so difficult at times?