“For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.” (Philippians 1:29-30 NLT) The greatest battlefield for aContinue reading “Struggles”
Monthly Archives: December 2024
The Greatest Benefit
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So, I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 NLT) What is your greatest pleasure? Yeh, I know this couldContinue reading “The Greatest Benefit”
Christianity Without the Church?
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25 NLT) Given the state of our world today it seems more people than ever should be flocking to churches, but it’s not the case. With rareContinue reading “Christianity Without the Church?”
What Do You Think of Christ?
“For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up His life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.” (Ephesians 5:25 NLT) Everything we do, say, or think adds to or detracts from the painting our life displays, in terms ofContinue reading “What Do You Think of Christ?”
The All-In Prayer
“Someone once told the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody, ‘The world has yet to see what God will do through a man fully consecrated to him.’ Moody took that to heart and dedicated his life to taking the Good News to the world. Can you imagine if Christians all around the world took on thatContinue reading “The All-In Prayer”
When Satan Rejoices!
“I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to Me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.” (John 16:20 NLT) Seeking to bring comfort to His disciples as He prepared them for His departure from this world,Continue reading “When Satan Rejoices!”
Racism
“In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free, Christ is all that matters, and He lives in all of us.” (Colossians 3:11 NLT) As a Caucasian growing up in the 60’s, prejudice was an expected part of our upbringing. WeContinue reading “Racism”
When 1 + 1 = ENOUGH!
“When the people saw Him do this miraculous sign, they exclaimed, ‘Surely, He is the Prophet we have been expecting!’ When Jesus saw that they were ready to force Him to be their king, He slipped away into the hills by Himself.” (John 6:14-15 NLT) The verses above come right after Jesus had miraculously providedContinue reading “When 1 + 1 = ENOUGH!”
Radical or Conservative?
“Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lords’s battles.” (1 Timothy 1:18 NLT) There is a war going on in our world today, not simply literal wars where human life and property are at risk, butContinue reading “Radical or Conservative?”
Why No Revival?
“The high and lofty One who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: ‘I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.’” (Isaiah 57:15 NLT) The term “Revival” isn’t aContinue reading “Why No Revival?”
Walking With Jesus 