Pastor's Heart

From The Pastor's Heart

January 2010

January 29, 2010

But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”
Matthew 19:13 NLT

Excuse me! Kingdom owner heading to sandbox to play with Jesus. Anybody want to come?

© 2010 William M. Campbell, Jr.
PS – Have a FUN (Jesus) filled weekend! J

January 28, 2010

An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him.
Proverbs 5:22 NLT

Jesus will untie the knots that we get ourselves tied up in.
© 2010 William M. Campbell, Jr.

January 27, 2010

(Daily Double)

If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.

Matthew 18:15 NLT

I believe that 99% percent of offense in the faith is unintentional.

Tell me my faults, you want me in. Tell others my faults, you want me out.

January 26, 2010

But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand forces him.

Exodus 3:19 NLT

When the Lord gives us a word to speak, the Lord always backs it up with a hand that moves.

January 25, 2010

Then he asked them, “but who do you say I am?”

Matthew 16:15 NLT

It matters not what others think of your Savior; what matters most is what you do.

January 22, 2010

So it was God who sent me here, not you! And he is the one who made me an adviser to Pharaoh – the manager of his entire palace and the governor of all Egypt.

Genesis 45:8 NLT

You'll be surprised to find out where God is working in your life...even in the most difficult places.

PS – Have a joyous weekend! J

January 21, 2010

And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.”

Matthew 13:57 NLT

Familiarity not only breeds disrespect it also diminishes faith.

January 20, 2010

(Daily Double)

Joseph’s suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials.

Genesis 41:37 NLT

If you have wisdom from above, God knows how to bring that wisdom to the right people.

Wisdom from the Lord is too fitting for a suggestion box.

January 19, 2010

(Daily Double)

But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the Lord made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.

Genesis 39:21 NLT

The Lord’s love and favor can penetrate even the most impenetrable places.

No fortress can foil the favor of God.

January 15, 2010

But as for your gods, see if you can find them, and let the person who has taken them die! And if you find anything else that belongs to you, identify it before all these relatives of ours, and I will give it back! But Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the household idols.

Genesis 31:32 NLT

Before you bet the ranch know what’s on it.

Your vow can cost you the thing you loved the most.

PS – Have a blessed weekend!

PPS – Keep our Haitians brothers and sisters in prayer.

Check out my Facebook message for more information on how you can help.

January 14, 2010

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received.

Matthew 10:8 NLT

Are we sure that we have received all that Jesus has given? If so, where are the results?

January 13, 2010

(Daily Double)

After the crowd was put outside, however, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up!

Matthew 9:25 NLT

Sometimes Jesus won't move in your space because of who you have in it.

I would rather have the glory cloud than the faithless crowd.

January 12, 2010

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.

Proverbs 3:9 NLT

Hint: since everything is the Lord’s anyway, why not make the Lord your partner.

January 11, 2010

Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus, but they begged him to go

away and leave them alone.

Matthew 8:34 NLT

Unfortunately, some of those who need Jesus the most accept him the least.

January 8, 2010

(Triple Play - Daily Double)

So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:31-33 NLT

What dominates your thoughts will dominate your life. Think wisely.

Your needs are always delivered on time. Your wants may be on back-order. Quit tripping.

PS - Have a Peaceful Weekend! J

January 7, 2010

Then God said to Abraham, “Your responsibility is to obey the terms of the covenant. You and all your descendants have this continual responsibility.”

Genesis 16:9 NLT

God will do his part, but you have to do yours.

January 6, 2010

(Triple Threat)

My vision is blurred by grief; my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.

Psalm 6:7 NLT

Vision is what you see from the inside out. Eyesight is what you see from the outside in.

When vision and eyesight are distorted you need an eye exam.

The Ophthalmologist is in. Need a new prescription?

PS – Have a blessed Epiphany Day!

January 5, 2010

(Happy New Year)

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

Matthew 5:5 NLT

The proud are struggling to get what the humble will simply receive.

January 4, 2010

(Happy New Year)

Come and listen to my (wisdom’s) counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.

Proverbs 1:23 NLT

How much more fruitful would our lives be if we would “come and listen” before we “go and speak?”

January 1, 2010

(Happy New Year)

Their (proverbs) purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.

Proverbs 1:3 NLT

If you read and hear the right words, you will be empowered to do the right thing.

You can’t do right with a “can’t do right” mind.

PS – Happy New Year. Now is your opportunity to start the year off right. Pick up a modern translation of the Bible and start reading today.

If you want to, you can join me and the Anderson Chapel church family as we read the One Year Bible (Zondervan) in the New Living Translation.

If you are in the area, you can pick up a copy in the office in either regular or large print editions. Whatever method you use, get started today. Read the Bible.

Read the Words of God and learn how to live a disciplined and successful life.

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