Greetings and Messages - 4th Quarter, Year 2017 / Early Part

October 25, 2017

Note from the Author

Enjoy the Site! Visit my Facebook site, too. And hopefully, I'll be able to add two more new sites in the near future.

Also, the Pastor Rick Warren's Devotional Series Links for 2017 will end sometime in late November or in December. A new series of Pastor Rick Warren's Devotional Links for 2018 will start in April. The 2017 series will be posted on the "Selected Links" subsection. You can follow Pastor Rick's devotional at http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english (Pastor Rick's Daily Hope), or follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pastorrickwarren/.

October 25, 2017

External Link: Pastor Rick's Devotional

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-49)

Today Is the Day to Be Saved!

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/today-is-the-day-to-be-saved!1

Main Bible Verse: “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43 NLT, second edition).

Pastor Rick: “There were two criminals crucified with Jesus, one on either side. Jesus gave them the choice of salvation, and he gives you the same choice. He’s not going to force you to love him. He’s not going to force you to trust him, and he’s not going to force you to accept Heaven. There are two responses. One of those criminals rejected Jesus, and the other turned to him in faith.”

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-50)

How Do I Know I’m Saved?

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/how-do-i-know-i-m-saved1

Main Bible Verse: “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV).

Pastor Rick: “In Luke 23:42, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross prayed, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom’(NIV). Notice that he didn’t ask Jesus to stop his pain... the man didn’t ask Jesus to save him from death, either. He said, ‘Jesus, remember me.’ Why? Because he knew that his deepest need was salvation from sin — not just salvation to get into Heaven. He believed in Jesus. The Bible says in Acts 16:31, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.’”

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-51)

How to Cooperate with the Holy Spirit

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/how-to-cooperate-with-the-holy-spirit

Main Bible Verse: “Let the Spirit change your way of thinking” (Ephesians 4:23 CEV).

Pastor Rick: “God waits for you to act first. Don’t wait to feel powerful or confident. Move ahead in your weakness, doing the right thing in spite of your fears and feelings. This is how you cooperate with the Holy Spirit, and it is how your character develops.”

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-52)

What to Do with Biblical Truth

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/what-to-do-with-biblical-truth1

Main Bible Verse: “You must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News” (Colossians 1:23a NLT, second edition).

Pastor Rick: “When you discover the truth in God’s Word, there are four things you need to do with it: Believe it...Do it...Stand for it...Spread it....”

October 25, 2017

Faith Expression: Words for your Psyche

Topics: Commandments, God/Jesus and Forgiveness

Works by Uncle Alex and Gabby (Faith-2017-4/7/9/Fmr)

A. Commandments: Bible Verses on Commandments

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30 / TEV)

“God spoke, and these were his words: ’I am the Lord your God…. Worship no god but me.’” (Exodus 20:1-3 / TEV)

“Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.” (Exodus 20:7 / TEV)

“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Mark 12:31 / TEV)

“Respect your father and your mother....” (Exodus 20:12 / TEV)

“Do not commit murder.” (Exodus 20:13 / TEV)

“Do not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14 / TEV)

“Do not steal.” (Exodus 20:15 / TEV)

“Do not accuse anyone falsely.” (Exodus 20:16 / TEV)

B. God, Jesus and Forgiveness: Bible Verses on God and Jesus, and Forgiveness, Mercy and

Repentance

“In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 / TEV)

“God said, ’I am who I am. You must tell them: The one who is called I AM ….’” (Exodus 3:14 / TEV)

“…you refuse to ask for my help. You have grown tired of me…You have not honored me with sacrifices, though I have not burdened and wearied you…Instead, you have burdened me with your sins and wearied me with your faults. I - yes, I alone - will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.” (Isaiah 43:22-25 / NLT)

“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery...and said to Jesus, ’In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?’...Jesus...said to them, ’If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw stone at her...’ At this, those who heard began to go away...Jesus...asked her, ’Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ ’No one, sir,’ she said. ’Then neither do I condemn you.’ Jesus declared. ’Go now and leave your life of sin.’” (John 8:3-7 and 10-11 / ASD-NIV)

Suggested Bible Readings for FORGIVENESS, MERCY & REPENTANCE

Sin and God’s Enduring Mercy - Isaiah 43: 22-25

The Calling of Matthew - Matthew 9:9-13

The Parable of the Forgiving Father and the Lost Son - Luke 15:11-32

October 8, 2017

External Link: Pastor Rick's Devotional

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-45)

Today Is the Day to Be Saved!

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/today-is-the-day-to-be-saved!1

Main Bible Verse: “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43 NLT, second edition).

Pastor Rick: “There were two criminals crucified with Jesus, one on either side. Jesus gave them the choice of salvation, and he gives you the same choice. He’s not going to force you to love him. He’s not going to force you to trust him, and he’s not going to force you to accept Heaven. There are two responses. One of those criminals rejected Jesus, and the other turned to him in faith.”

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-46)

Confession Keeps You Healthy

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/confession-keeps-you-healthy2

Main Bible Verse: “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long” (Psalm 32:3 NLT).

Pastor Rick: “Confessing your sin is good for your health — any psychologist will tell you this. It’s good to clear your conscience and get things off your chest.”

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-47)

The Healing Power of Confession

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/the-healing-power-of-confession2

Main Bible Verse: “Before I confessed my sins, my bones felt limp, and I groaned all day long” (Psalm 32:3 CEV).

Pastor Rick: “One of the healthiest choices you can make is to receive the forgiveness of God.”

External Link: Pastor Rick Warren’s Devotional (S-2017-48)

Let God’s Salvation Save You from Fear

http://pastorrick.com/devotional/english/full-post/let-god-s-salvation-save-you-from-fear1

Main Bible Verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation. I will fear no one” (Psalm 27:1a GNT).

Pastor Rick: “David says in Psalm 27:1a, ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation. I will fear no one’ (GNT). God is described in two ways: as light and as salvation. Yet many Christians live their lives in fear of rejection, completely ignoring the fact that if God is our salvation, then we have nothing to fear.... Living for the approval of others is a miserable way to live.”

October 8, 2017

Faith Expression: Words for your Psyche

Topics: Bible, Commandments, God, and Forgiveness, Mercy & Repentance

Works by Uncle Alex and Gabby (Faith-2017-7/8/9/Fmr+New-Images)

A. Bible/Commandments: Bible Verses on Bible and Commandments

“I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.” (Psalm 119:162 / NLT)

“Human beings cannot live on bread alone, but need every word that God speaks.” (Matthew 4:4 / TEV)

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly....” (Colossians 3:16 / NIV ®)

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30 / TEV)

“God spoke, and these were his words: ’I am the Lord your God…. Worship no god but me.’” (Exodus 20:1-3 / TEV)

“Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.” (Exodus 20:7 / TEV)

“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Mark 12:31 / TEV)

“Respect your father and your mother....” (Exodus 20:12 / TEV)

“Do not commit murder.” (Exodus 20:13 / TEV)

“Do not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14 / TEV)

“Do not steal.” (Exodus 20:15 / TEV)

“Do not accuse anyone falsely.” (Exodus 20:16 / TEV)

B. God: Bible Verses on God

“In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 / TEV)

“God said. ’I am who I am. You must tell them: The one who is called I AM ….’” (Exodus 3:14 / TEV)

“I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyone I choose and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.” (Exodus 33:19 / NLT)

“Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy. I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” (Exodus 34:6 / NLT)

“Be holy, because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2 / TEV)

C. Forgiveness: Bible Verses on Forgiveness, Mercy and Repentance

“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts! Wash away my wrongdoing! Cleanse me of my sin! For I am aware of my rebellious acts; I am forever conscious of my sin.” (Psalm 51:1-3 / NET)

“Sprinkle me with water and I will be pure; wash me and I will be whiter than snow. Grant me the ultimate joy of being forgiven! May the bones you crushed rejoice! Hide your face from my sins! Wipe away all my guilt! Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!” (Psalm 51:7-10 / NET)

“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” (Psalm 51:17 / NLT)

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