Jeans Over Genes Posted by Rom on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 04:18

Romans 9.8,10-11
Your identity is never racially-determined but God-determined by purpose. Promise takes priority over genetics. His purpose is not a hit-or-miss thing dependent on what we do or don't do, but a sure thing determined by his decision, flowing steadily from his initiative.

Zero Faze Value Posted by Rom on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 04:16

Romans 8.37
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us.

Mess with Me, Mess with Him Posted by Rom on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 05:57

Romans 8.26,33-34
The moment we get tired in the waiting, God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along. Who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen? The One who died for us - who was raised to life for us! - is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.

Closer in Seconds Posted by Rom on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 07:50

Romans 8.3,24-25
He didn't deal with the problem as something remote and unimportant. Waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don't see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy.

AllCare Posted by Rom on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 04:54

Romans 8.2
The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.

Turn Around Posted by Rom on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 01:21

Romans 7.25
Jesus Christ can and does. He acted to set things right in this life of contradictions.

Free In Freedom Posted by Rom on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 07:15

Romans 7.6
You are no longer shackled to that domineering mate of sin. Out from under all oppressive regulations, you're free to live in the freedom of God.

Factory Recreated Posted by Rom on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 01:29

Romans 6.19,22
How much different is it now as you live in God's freedom, your lives healed and expansive in holiness? Now that you've found you don't have to listen to sin tell you what to do, and have discovered the delight of listening to God telling you, what a surprise! A whole, healed, put-together life right now, with more and more of life on the way!

Period. Posted by Rom on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 06:34

Romans 6.6,9,11
Our old way of life was nailed to the cross with Christ. When Jesus was raised from the dead, never again will death have the last word. Sin speaks a dead language that means nothing to you; God speaks your mother tongue, and you hang on every word.

No Truth, No Threat Posted by Rom on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:08

Romans 5.21
All sin can do is threaten us with death, and that's the end of it.

Ready or Not - Here I Come! Posted by Rom on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 20:28

Romans 5.3-6
Troubles can develop passionate patience in us, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next, never left feeling shortchanged. Christ arrives right on time to make this happen. He didn't, and doesn't, wait for us to get ready.

I See What You Say Posted by Rom on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 02:44

Romans 4.18
When everything was hopeless, Abraham believed anyway, deciding to live not on the basis of what he saw he couldn't do but on what God said he would do.

Cleanly in the Clear Posted by Rom on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 04:51

Romans 3.24-25
God got us out of the mess we're in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ. Having faith in him sets us in the clear.

Truth Inside and Out Posted by Rom on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 17:53

Romans 3.3-4
God doesn't abandon you. Do you think your faithlessness cancels out his faithfulness? Not on your life! Depend on it: God keeps his word even when the whole world is lying through its teeth. Scripture says the same: Your words stand fast and true; Rejection doesn't faze you.

Scratch That Out Posted by Rom on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 05:26

Acts 27.34
There's a rescue ahead. You're going to come out of this without even a scratch.

Comfort Food Posted by Rom on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 16:21

Acts 27.22,24-25
There's no need to dwell on regrets. From now on, things are looking up! Don't give up. Take heart. God will do exactly what he said.

Everything'll be Alright Posted by Rom on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 07:06

Acts 23.11
It's going to be all right. Everything is going to turn out for the best.

Miracle Math Posted by Rom on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 18:12

Acts 20.20,32
Every truth and encouragement that could have made a difference to you, you got. God's Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need in this community of holy friends.

Indestructible, Undestroyable Posted by Rom on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 04:23

Acts 18.8-9
Keep it up, and don't let anyone intimidate or silence you. No matter what happens, I'm with you and no one is going to be able to hurt you.

Meant to Live Posted by Rom on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 20:04

Acts 16.31
Put your entire trust in the Master Jesus. Then you'll live as you were meant to live-and everyone in your house included!

For Good Posted by Rom on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 03:00

Acts 13.34
When I raised you from the dead, I did it for good-no going back to that rot and decay for you. I'll give you David's guaranteed blessings.

Breakthrough Posted by Rom on Thursday, June 09, 2011 at 16:38

Acts 10.39,11.18
We saw it, saw it all, everything He did. It's really happened! God has broken through.

Jigsewn Posted by Rom on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 18:50

Acts 10.36
Through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again - he's doing it everywhere, among everyone.

Alive and Active Posted by Rom on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 19:21

Acts 9.34-35
Jesus Christ heals you. God is alive and active among you.

Smooth Posted by Rom on Monday, June 06, 2011 at 15:15

Acts 9.31
They were permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God. The Holy Spirit was with them, strengthening them. They prospered wonderfully.

Here He Comes Posted by Rom on Sunday, June 05, 2011 at 03:50

Acts 7.33-34
Kneel and pray. I've seen your agony. I've heard your groans. I've come to help you. So get yourself ready.

Word Salute Posted by Rom on Saturday, June 04, 2011 at 22:29

Acts 6.7
The Word of God prospered.

Big Father Posted by Rom on Friday, June 03, 2011 at 22:05

Acts 5.19,38-39
During the night, an angel of God opened the jailhouse door and led them out.
"Hands off these men! Let them alone. If this program or this work is merely human, it will fall apart, but if it is of God, there is nothing you can do about it -- and you better not be found fighting against God!"

So Good! Posted by Rom on Thursday, June 02, 2011 at 23:17

Acts 5.11,14,16
Everyone knew God was not to be trifled with. They had a healthy respect for him. Those who put their trust in the Master, they were all healed.

Alive to Live Posted by Rom on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 at 23:04

Acts 4.29-30
Take care of the threats of our enemies and give us fearless confidence in preaching your Message, as you stretch out your hand to us in healings and miracles and wonders in the name of your holy servant Jesus.