tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11609216148703364282024-03-14T02:04:39.245-07:00Which Matters MostBegin a new life filled with peace, happiness, &
ever lasting love made possible by placing your faith in Christ.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-25512325822028111072010-05-05T00:01:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:55:31.893-07:00Verse of Significance: Psalm 120:2<p></p><br />"Rescue me, O LORD, from liars<br /> and from all deceitful people."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-23337048060894373832010-05-04T00:01:00.000-07:002010-05-05T10:08:47.960-07:00Month End Changes ComingHi, Everyone.<br /><br />Due to re-occurring delays with Google updating<br />our daily entries, we've decided to cycle this blog<br />down as of the end of May.<br /><br />What this means is that we will move all of our daily<br />updates directly to our linked <a href="http://twitter.com/itmattersmost">Twitter</a> account which<br />already contains most of the archived posts & comments<br />from the blog, but much more.<br /><br />In addition to more frequent daily updates, we also feature<br />over on <a href="http://twitter.com/itmattersmost">our Twitter site</a>, scripture posts from live sermon<br />and Bible study sessions plus commentary from other Christians<br />who contribute to that site.<br /><br />So, please bookmark our <a href="http://twitter.com/itmattersmost">Twitter</a> site - its free to join. We will<br />plan to keep this blog archive for as long as Google allows it for<br />anyone who would like to refer to the several hundred Bible passages<br />available.<br /><br />Thank you all for your patience & support.<br /><br />We look forward to you enjoying the more frequent & more<br />interactive version of our <a href="http://twitter.com/itmattersmost">daily Bible verses site</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-67357329017520492682010-05-03T00:01:00.000-07:002010-05-03T09:41:24.774-07:00Verse of Significance: 1 Thessalonians 5:14<p></p><br />"Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those<br />who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid.<br />Take tender care of those who are weak.<br /><br />Be patient with everyone."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-17098058557138416012010-04-30T00:01:00.000-07:002010-05-03T09:41:47.103-07:00Verse of Significance: 1 Peter 3:5<p></p><br />"Don't be concerned about the outward beauty<br />of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful<br />clothes.<br /><br />You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty<br />that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle<br />and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.<br /><br />This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful."<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp"><br /></a><a href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-15902060356094609102010-04-29T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-29T06:54:06.314-07:00Verse of Significance: Psalm 37:23-24<p></p><br />"The LORD directs the steps of the godly.<br /> He delights in every detail of their lives.<br /><br />Though they stumble, they will never fall,<br /> for the LORD holds them by the hand."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-60255988536241719642010-04-28T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-28T09:14:22.361-07:00Verse of Significance: Philippians 1:18<p></p><br />"But that doesn't matter. Whether their motives are<br />false or genuine, the message about Christ is being<br />preached either way, so I rejoice.<br /><br />And I will continue to rejoice."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-89612132135595271722010-04-27T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-27T08:31:11.834-07:00Verse of Significance: Hebrews 2:4<p></p><br />"And God confirmed the message by giving signs<br />and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the<br />Holy Spirit whenever he chose."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-19760031433244597612010-04-26T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-26T15:35:11.174-07:00Verse of Significance: Psalm 136:4<p></p><br />"Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles."<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-18928076568904337142010-04-23T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-23T00:01:05.786-07:00Verse of Significance: Colossians 3:15<p></p><br />"And let the peace that comes from Christ<br />rule in your hearts. For as members of one<br />body you are called to live in peace.<br /><br />And always be thankful."<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp"><br />Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-47605068200230646152010-04-22T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-22T06:46:04.538-07:00Verse of Significance: Colossians 4:2<p></p><br />"Devote yourselves to prayer with<br />an alert mind and a thankful heart."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-5987985548842903842010-04-21T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-21T10:42:44.752-07:00Verse of Significance: Philippians 4:6-9<p></p><br />"Don't worry about anything; instead,<br />pray about everything. Tell God what<br />you need, and thank him for all he has<br />done. <br /><br />Then you will experience God's peace,<br />which exceeds anything we can understand.<br />His peace will guard your hearts and minds<br />as you live in Christ Jesus.<br /><br /> And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.<br />Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable,<br />and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.<br />Think about things that are excellent and worthy<br />of praise.<br /><br />Keep putting into practice all you learned and received<br />from me—everything you heard from me and saw me<br />doing.<br /><br />Then the God of peace will be with you."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-75211087330497826642010-04-20T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-20T00:01:02.589-07:00Verse of Significance: Matthew 25:21<p></p><br />"The master was full of praise. Well done,<br />my good and faithful servant. You have been<br />faithful in handling this small amount, so now<br />I will give you many more responsibilities.<br />Let's celebrate together."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-33125637223435477882010-04-19T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-19T07:00:22.246-07:00Verse of Significance: Matthew 24:44<p></p><br />"You also must be ready all the time,<br />for the Son of Man will come when least expected."<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-28011719249393576482010-04-17T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-17T10:49:34.263-07:00Verse of Significance: James 3:17-18<p></p><br />"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure.<br />It is also peace loving, gentle at all times,<br />and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy<br />and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is<br />always sincere. <br /><br />And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds<br />of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-63233399297128541332010-04-16T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-16T11:05:56.283-07:00Verse of Significance: Luke 21:33<p></p><br />"Heaven and earth will disappear,<br />but my words will never disappear."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-65253441128533367662010-04-15T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-15T00:01:04.053-07:00Verse of Significance: James 1:5<p></p><br />"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God,<br />and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke<br />you for asking."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-68168384418996681072010-04-14T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-14T17:16:31.059-07:00Verse of Significance: Psalm 143:10<p></p><br />"Teach me to do your will,<br /> for you are my God.<br /><br />May your gracious Spirit<br />lead me forward on a firm<br />footing."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-4220053662412562010-04-13T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-13T09:41:48.643-07:00Verse of Significance: Colossians 3:16-17<p></p><br />"Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.<br />Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.<br />Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful<br />hearts. <br /><br />And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord<br />Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father."<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp"><br />Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-30435609331186039712010-04-07T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-07T07:12:05.949-07:00Verse of Significance: 3 John 1:2<p></p><br />"Dear friend, I hope all is well with you<br />and that you are as healthy in body as<br />you are strong in spirit."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-1733750260015960362010-04-04T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-04T00:01:01.931-07:00Verse of Significance: Mark 16:5-7, John 11:25, Mark 16:19<p></p><br />"When they entered the tomb,<br />they saw a young man clothed<br />in a white robe sitting on the<br />right side. The women were shocked,<br />but the angel said, "Don't be alarmed.<br /><br />You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth,<br />who was crucified. He isn't here! He is<br />risen from the dead! Look, this is where<br />they laid his body.<br /><br />Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter,<br />that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee.<br />You will see him there, just as he told you<br />before he died."<br /><br />"Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection<br />and the life. Anyone who believes in me<br />will live, even after dying."<br /><br />"When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with them,<br />he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place<br />of honor at God's right hand."<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp"><br />Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-25866038335578786502010-04-03T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-03T00:01:02.387-07:00Verse of Significance: Hebrews 13:12<p></p><br />"So also Jesus suffered and died outside<br />the city gates to make his people holy by<br />means of his own blood."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-39852811902098839822010-04-02T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-02T09:49:55.375-07:00Verse of Significance: Mark 8:31<p></p><br />"Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man<br />must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by<br />the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of<br />religious law. He would be killed, but three days<br />later he would rise from the dead."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-9621724406129758712010-04-01T00:01:00.000-07:002010-04-01T09:39:36.144-07:00Verse of Significance: Ephesians 2:10<p></p><br />"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew<br />in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned<br />for us long ago."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-54965704718753263022010-03-31T00:01:00.000-07:002010-03-31T12:41:53.936-07:00Verse of Significance: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18<p></p><br />"Always be joyful.<br /><br />Never stop praying.<br /><br />Be thankful in all circumstances,<br />for this is God's will for you who<br />belong to Christ Jesus."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160921614870336428.post-79198242442233339362010-03-30T00:01:00.000-07:002010-03-30T09:32:32.487-07:00Verse of Significance: Mark 13:32-33<p></p><br />"However, no one knows the day or hour<br />when these things will happen, not even the<br />angels in heaven or the Son himself.<br /><br />Only the Father knows.<br /><br />And since you don't know when that time<br />will come, be on guard! Stay alert!"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenlt.com/04exploringchristianity/howtobecome.asp">Powered by New Living Translation</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0