“Next the devil took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ‘I will give it all to You,’ he said, ‘if you will kneel down and worship me.’ ‘Get out of here, Satan,’ Jesus told him, ‘For the Scriptures say, “YouContinue reading “Are Jesus and Satan Equal?”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Why We Pray?
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray toContinue reading “Why We Pray?”
He’s Coming…for YOU!
“People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.” (Matthew 24:39 NLT) As a believer in Jesus, it’s essential that we maintain a posture of preparedness, not only for His second coming, but forContinue reading “He’s Coming…for YOU!”
Your Eternal Purpose
“Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joyContinue reading “Your Eternal Purpose”
Where You Headed?
“I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.” (Matthew 8:9 NLT) Do you realize as a childContinue reading “Where You Headed?”
On What Are You Resting?
“After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so He can give glory back to You. For You have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have given Him. And this is the way to have eternalContinue reading “On What Are You Resting?”
The Opposite of Joy
“And all the people followed Solomon into Jerusalem, playing flutes and shouting for joy. The celebration was so joyous and noisy that the earth shook with the sound.” (I Kings 1:40 NLT) What do you think of when you think of joy? What’s the most joyful occurrence or occasion of your life? Was it yourContinue reading “The Opposite of Joy”
All We Can?
“You are My friends if you do what I command.” (John 15:14 NLT) How much of what you or I do in an average day is done for us? How much for the Lord? What has He asked of me or you that we’ve ignored or postponed? You know what that is, right? It’s NOTContinue reading “All We Can?”
Is God Really to Blame?
“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’ And He placed His hands on them and blessed them before He left.” (Matthew 19:14-15 NLT) There’s something about children that softens our heart and lowers our defenses. We naturallyContinue reading “Is God Really to Blame?”
When Grace Seems Fair
‘From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:16-17 NLT) We all think we understand grace, but we don’t and won’t until we see Jesus face to face. Grace isn’t simply a kindnessContinue reading “When Grace Seems Fair”