“So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (2 Corinthians 5:6-7 NLT) Though every person in every generation has and does exercise faith in something, we still wrestleContinue reading “The Basis of Faith”
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Power
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What first comes to your mind when you think of power? Ashamedly, I must admit, the power of God wasn’t firstContinue reading “Power”
I Told You so!
“Long ago I told you what was going to happen. Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true.” (Isaiah 48:3 NLT) To me one of the most undeniable proofs of the truth of Scripture is the fulfillment of Prophecy. Through the accounts of God’s messengers the birth of the coming Messiah wasContinue reading “I Told You so!”
Decluttering
“When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with Me where I am.” (John 14:3 NLT) Especially when we’re old, moving is an opportunity to “downsize.” That’s just another word for decluttering or getting rid of things you no longer need or want. It’s also helpful toContinue reading “Decluttering”
The Road to Fruitfulness
So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit.Continue reading “The Road to Fruitfulness”
The Greater Work
“Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with His disciples, they asked Him, ‘Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?’ Jesus replied, ‘This kind can be cast out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28-29 NLT) What do you consider the “greater work” of a Jesus follower? Casting out demons? Leading someone to the Savior?Continue reading “The Greater Work”
The Purpose of Pruning
“I am the true grapevine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of Mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in Me andContinue reading “The Purpose of Pruning”
Deliverance
“Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. For all who are ledContinue reading “Deliverance”
A Legacy of Light
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14 NLT) Even as followers of the Lord Jesus we can lose our love for and appreciation of His holy light. We don’t think of the light in our homes at night, until they go out.Continue reading “A Legacy of Light”
Why Free Will?
“Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us…So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:26a,27 NLT) There is no one who has a greater measure of free will than God, yetContinue reading “Why Free Will?”
Walking With Jesus 