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Romans 8:5-8 KJV
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Exodus 20:20 KJV
20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

1 Peter 1:23 KJV
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

James 1:18 KJV
18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Hebrews 3:12 KJV
12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

Lamentations 3:22-25 KJV
22 It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
24 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
25 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

Ephesians 1:16-18 KJV
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Week 2

 

1 Peter 5:7 ESV

7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
John 14:15 ESV

15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
Romans 3:20 ESV

20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
Romans 7:7 NLT

7 Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.”
1 Peter 1:23 KJV

23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
Psalm 119:105 KJV

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV

12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Romans 1:16 KJV

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 10:13-15 KJV

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Hebrews 4:2 KJV

2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Romans 10:17 KJV

17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Mark 11:23-24 NKJV

23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
24Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
James 1:21 KJV

21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
John 3:3 KJV

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
]]> Anxiety & Mental Health https://mikeandlaurie.org/anxiety-mental-health/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:09:24 +0000 https://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1350 Week 1

Philippians 1:3–5 (WEB)

3 I thank my God whenever I remember you,
4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
5 for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now.

1 Peter 1:13 (KJV)

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Proverbs 24:10 (KJV)

If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.

James 1:12–15 (NKJV)

12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.
14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.
15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

Isaiah 8:12 (NIV)

“Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it.”

1 Timothy 1:4 (KJV)

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Week 2

2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

1 Corinthians 5:11 KJV

But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

1 Samuel 30:1-6 KJV

1 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.

3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.

4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.

5 And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

1 Peter 5:7 AMP

Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].

Week 3

Philippians 1:5 KJV
For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

Philippians 4:6-7 KJV
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 23:7 KJV
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Matthew 5:44 KJV
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Romans 12:20-21 KJV
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Peter 3:9 KJV
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

John 12:3-4 KJV
3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,

Matthew 27:3 KJV
Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

John 13:2 KJV
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

Titus 3:5 KJV
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Week 4

Philippians 1:3-5 WEB
3 I thank my God whenever I remember you,
4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,
5 for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;

Ephesians 4:26-27 KJV
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27 Neither give place to the devil.

2 Corinthians 2:10 KJV
10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;

Acts 16:16-18 KJV
16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:
17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
18 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

Acts 19:18 KJV
18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

Luke 8:27 KJV
27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Mark 5:2-5 KJV
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

Luke 8:35 KJV
35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Mark 3:11 KJV
11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

Proverbs 9:8-9 KJV
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Proverbs 13:1 KJV
1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

1 Samuel 19:9-10 KJV
9 And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.
10 And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.

Luke 22:3-4 ESV
3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.
4 He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.

Matthew 27:3-5 KJV
3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Ephesians 5:28-29 KJV
28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

]]> Diligence https://mikeandlaurie.org/diligence/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:22:33 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1343  

Luke 8:1-3 KJV

1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

Proverbs 13:4 KJV

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Galatians 6:9 KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Hebrews 12:2 KJV

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Psalm 126:5-6 KJV
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Week 2

Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

John 5:17

“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”

Ecclesiastes 10:9

“Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.”

Ecclesiastes 3:13

“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.”

Hebrews 7:25

“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.”

Luke 10:7

“And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.”

Romans 12:11

“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”

Proverbs 14:23

“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”

Proverbs 13:12

“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”

2 Corinthians 5:10

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”

Revelation 2:10

“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”

1 Peter 5:2–4

“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”

Revelation 4:10–11

“The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

2 Timothy 4:7–8

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

Psalm 19:11

“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”

Proverbs 4:20–23

“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

Psalm 139:7–8

“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”

]]> Offense Will Come https://mikeandlaurie.org/offense-will-come/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:18:08 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1338

Luke 17:1 KJV

“Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!”

Luke 8:1–3 KJV

“And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.”

Philippians 1:3–5 WEB

“I thank my God whenever I remember you,
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now.”

Proverbs 10:19 KJV

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”

Ephesians 4:32 KJV

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

Colossians 3:12–13 KJV

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

Acts 7:59–60 KJV

“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”

Romans 5:5 KJV

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

]]> The Most Important Thing https://mikeandlaurie.org/the-most-important-thing/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:05:37 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1328 Week 1

Acts 20:28–31 KJV

28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

John 21:17 KJV

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Jeremiah 3:15 KJV

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Ezekiel 34:2–4 KJV

2 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? 3 Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock. 4 The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

1 Timothy 1:12 KJV

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

Psalm 92:12–13 NLT

12 But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. 13 For they are transplanted to the LORD’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God.

John 10:10 KJV

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Ephesians 1:3 KJV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

John 4:28–30 KJV

29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

Luke 14:23 KJV

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

 

Week 2

Philippians 1:27 KJV

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ.”

Hebrews 13:16 KJV

“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”

Luke 24:27 NKJV

“And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.”

Luke 24:32 NKJV

“And they said to one another, ‘Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?’”

Luke 24:44–45 KJV

“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.”

Psalm 119:105 KJV

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Psalm 119:104 NKJV

“Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.”

Exodus 34:6–7 KJV

“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty…”

2 Timothy 3:16–17 KJV

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

Week 3

2 Timothy 3:16–17 (KJV)

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

James 1:5–6 (KJV)

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”

1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

]]> Unredeemable – R Kevin Dodge https://mikeandlaurie.org/unredeemable-r-kevin-dodge/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:17:48 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1323

1 Timothy 1:15 KJV

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”

Acts 26:9–11 NKJV

“Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. This I also did in Jerusalem, and many of the saints I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. And I punished them often in every synagogue and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.”

1 Timothy 1:12 NKJV

“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.”


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]]> Running To Win https://mikeandlaurie.org/running-to-win/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:44:23 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1305 Week 1

1 Corinthians 9:24–25 KJV

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

Matthew 24:13 NLT

But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

1 Corinthians 9:26–27 NIV

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.
No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Luke 9:23–24 KJV

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Philippians 3:13–14 KJV

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:6b KJV

For he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Matthew 6:33 KJV

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Psalm 34:10 KJV

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

Week 2

1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT

Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!

Psalm 119:103 KJV

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Matthew 4:4 KJV

 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Luke 8:43-48

43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.

47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

Hosea 6:3 NLT

Oh, that we might know the Lord!
    Let us press on to know him.
He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn
    or the coming of rains in early spring.”

Romans 12:12 NLT

 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Psalm 55:17 KJV

Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

Week 3

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NLT

24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 26 So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. 27 I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.

Luke 9:23 NKJV

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

Romans 12:1-2 NKJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Week 4

Luke 9:23 NKJV

Jesus says that anyone who wants to follow Him must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Him.

Romans 12:1–2 NKJV

Offer your body to God as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to Him. Don’t conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so you can discern God’s will.

1 Peter 1:15–16 NLT

Because God who called you is holy, your life should reflect His holiness in everything you do. Scripture commands God’s people to be holy because He is holy.

Colossians 3:1–2 NKJV

Since you have been raised with Christ, pursue the things that are above, where Christ is. Set your mind on heavenly things rather than earthly things.

2 Corinthians 5:10 NKJV

Every believer will appear before the judgment seat of Christ and receive according to what he or she has done while living in the body.

1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT

Paul explains that he lives with purpose and direction. He isn’t running aimlessly or fighting without a target.

1 Corinthians 9:27 NLT

Paul disciplines his body and brings it under control so that after preaching to others, he himself will not become disqualified.

Luke 6:36–37 KJV

“Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”

Matthew 6:14–15 KJV

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Luke 23:34 NKJV

While being crucified, Jesus asks the Father to forgive those responsible, because they do not know what they are doing.

Acts 7:59–60 NKJV

As Stephen is being stoned, he calls upon Jesus to receive his spirit. Then he asks the Lord not to hold their sin against them.

Romans 12:19–21 KJV

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Luke 6:31–36 KJV

“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”

Matthew 5:43–48 KJV

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”

Psalm 37:21 NKJV

The wicked borrow and refuse to repay, while the righteous demonstrate mercy and generosity by giving.

Proverbs 12:22 NKJV

Lying is detestable to the Lord, but He delights in people who deal truthfully and faithfully.

Colossians 3:23–24 NKJV

Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly as unto the Lord. Remember that your ultimate reward and inheritance come from Christ.

1 Peter 2:12 ESV

Believers should live honorable lives among unbelievers, so others may see their good works and ultimately glorify God.

John 16:13 KJV

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”

Galatians 5:18 KJV

“But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.”

Romans 8:14 KJV

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”

1 Corinthians 9:24–25 NKJV

Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Believers should run with the intention of obtaining the prize and exercise self-control while pursuing an eternal crown.

1 Corinthians 9:23 NLT

Paul says he does everything for the sake of the Good News, so that he can share in its blessings.

Hebrews 13:2 NKJV

Don’t neglect hospitality toward strangers, because some people have unknowingly entertained angels.

2 Timothy 3:12 KJV

“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”

James 1:12 NIV

Blessed is the person who perseveres under trial. After standing the test, that person will receive the crown of life God has promised to those who love Him.

Matthew 5:11–12 NIV

Jesus says you are blessed when people insult, persecute, and falsely accuse you because of Him. Rejoice, because your reward in heaven is great.

Colossians 3:23–24 NIV

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, knowing that the Lord will ultimately reward you.

Hebrews 12:1 ESV

Because we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we should lay aside every weight and sin that holds us back and run the race God has given us with endurance.

]]> Flesh vs Spirit https://mikeandlaurie.org/flesh-vs-spirit/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:55:58 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1295 Week 1

1 Corinthians 3:1–3 NKJV

Paul says he could not speak to them as spiritual people, but as carnal believers, like babies in Christ. Their envy, strife, and divisions showed they were still walking according to the flesh.

Romans 8:1 NKJV

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 5:19–21 NKJV

The works of the flesh include sexual sin, uncleanness, idolatry, hatred, jealousy, anger, selfishness, drunkenness, and other sinful lifestyles.

Romans 8:9 KJV

Believers are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, because the Spirit of God dwells in them. Anyone without the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him.

Galatians 5:22–23 NKJV

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians 5:16–17 NLT

Walk by the Holy Spirit and you will not fulfill the desires of the flesh. The sinful nature and the Spirit oppose each other.

Romans 8:6 NLT

A mind controlled by the flesh leads to death, but a mind controlled by the Spirit leads to life and peace.

Hebrews 12:1–2 NKJV

Lay aside every weight and sin, run your race with endurance, and keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith.

Ephesians 4:22–24

Put off the old man, be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man created according to God.

John 6:63 NKJV

The flesh profits nothing. Jesus’ words are spirit and life.

Hebrews 4:12 NKJV

The Word of God is living, powerful, sharp, and able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Matthew 4:4 NKJV

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so you can prove God’s will.

John 8:31–32 NKJV

If you continue in Jesus’ word, you are truly His disciples. You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

1 Corinthians 9:27

Paul says he disciplines his body and brings it under control so that after preaching to others, he himself would not be disqualified.

 

Week 2

2 Peter 2:20-22 KJV

For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

James 4:17 KJV

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

1 John 2:1 KJV

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

1 Peter 1:15-16 KJV

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

John 8:11 KJV

She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Revelation 22:18-19 KJV

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

2 Corinthians 5:15 KJV

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

James 3:15-17 KJV

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Philippians 3:7-8 KJV

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

2 Timothy 2:3-4 NIV

Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

Romans 14:14 KJV

I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Acts 19:18-20 KJV

And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

]]> Being a Good Steward https://mikeandlaurie.org/being-a-good-steward/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:23:29 +0000 http://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1286 Week 1

Genesis 1:28 NKJV

“Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.””

Psalms 115:16 NKJV

“The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men.”

Luke 12:42

“And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?”

Luke 16:10 NKJV

“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.”

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Acts 13:2

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Psalm 75:6-7

“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the south. But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another.”

James 4:8

“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you”

2 Corinthians 5:10 (NKJV)

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Week 2

Luke 12:42–44 NKJV

And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Truly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all that he has.”

Luke 22:42–44 NKJV

“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Psalm 27:4 NKJV

One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.

Acts 20:24 NLT

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus — the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

Ephesians 5:15–16 NKJV

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Romans 12:2 NKJV

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Colossians 1:25 NKJV

Of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God.

Romans 11:29 NKJV

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 NKJV

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

]]> How to Receive a Miracle https://mikeandlaurie.org/how-to-receive-a-miracle/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:03:42 +0000 https://mikeandlaurie.org/?p=1282 Week 1

Matthew 19:26 ESV

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Mark 9:23 ESV

And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

Jeremiah 32:27 ESV

Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?

Luke 14:28 NLT

But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?

2 Kings 19:35 ESV

And that night the angel of the Lord went out and struck down 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians. And when people arose early in the morning, behold, these were all dead bodies.

2 Kings 4:1-7 ESV

Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” 2 And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me; what have you in the house?” And she said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few. 4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 5 So she went from him and shut the door behind herself and her sons. And as she poured they brought the vessels to her. 6 When the vessels were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.”

Matthew 17:24-27 ESV

24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” 25 He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tax? From their sons or from others?” 26 And when he said, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free. 27 However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.”

Romans 10:17 ESV

 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Hebrews 11:1 ESV

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Matthew 9:28-29 ESV

28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be done to you.”

Genesis 32:11-12 ESV

11 Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children. 12 But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your offspring as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.’”

2 Samuel 7:25 ESV

And now, O Lord God, confirm forever the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house, and do as you have spoken.

John 11:41 ESV

So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.

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