Gary Pierce Jr

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

about 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted 2 Timothy 1:8 NLT

So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Mark 16:15 NLT

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:28 NLT

Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:27 NLT

And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:26 NLT

That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:25 NLT

They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:24 NLT

So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:23 NLT

And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:22 NLT

Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:21 NLT

Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Romans 1:20 NLT

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

over 7 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Psalms 3:3 NLT

But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.

almost 8 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Ephesians 6:16 NLT

In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

almost 8 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Ephesians 6:15 NLT

For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.

almost 8 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Ephesians 6:14 NLT

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.

almost 8 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Ephesians 6:13 NLT

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.

almost 8 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Ephesians 6:19 NLT

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.

almost 8 years ago

Gary Pierce Jr

highlighted Ephesians 6:18 NLT

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

almost 8 years ago

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