“I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13 NLT) Yesterday’s post addressed the fact that every one of us will one day die unless the Lord returns first. But even then, if we’re not hiddenContinue reading “Will This Be the Day? (Part 2)”
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Will This Be the Day?
“My life is an example to many, because You have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising You; I declare Your glory all day long. And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing.” (Psalm 71:7-9 NLT) These words ofContinue reading “Will This Be the Day?”
Where Lies Your Love?
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) We worship what we love! Yet far too often what we worship reflects a greater love for ourselves than for God. In Romans 12:1Continue reading “Where Lies Your Love?”
The Positive Purpose of Conflict
“For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh.” (Colossians 2:1 KJV) In the verse above, the word translated “conflict” is the Greek word from which comes our English word “agony.” What PaulContinue reading “The Positive Purpose of Conflict”
Are You Stuck?
“’You will not succeed by your own strength or by your own power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD All-Powerful.” (Zechariah 4:6 NCV) Our tendency, even as a believer, when we’re confronted with a major obstacle such as an illness, financial setback, relational or other type of problem is to ask the wrong question.Continue reading “Are You Stuck?”
What Is Jesus Saying to You from the Cross?
“When Jesus saw His mother standing there beside the disciple He loved, He said to her, ‘Dear woman, here is your son.’ And He said to this disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from then on this disciple took her into his home.” (John 19:26-27 NLT) Have you ever wondered why John was the onlyContinue reading “What Is Jesus Saying to You from the Cross?”
What’s Motivating Your Change?
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Repentance literally means: “a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of somethingContinue reading “What’s Motivating Your Change?”
Pray for America
“Then if my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT) An American believer was visiting China and he found a small ChristianContinue reading “Pray for America”
When the News Isn’t Good
“As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” (Micah 7:7-8 NLT) OverContinue reading “When the News Isn’t Good”
What’s the Problem?
“To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.” (Matthew 13:12 NLT) Steven Covey said: “The biggest communication problem is we do not listen toContinue reading “What’s the Problem?”