“Anyone who hates Me also hates My Father. If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate Me and My Father. This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘TheyContinue reading “Was Jesus a Nice Guy?”
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Time
“She (Potiphar’s wife) kept putting pressure on Joseph day after day, but he refused to sleep with her, and he kept out of her way as much as possible. One day, however, no one else was around when he went in to do his work. She came and grabbed him by his cloak, demanding, ‘ComeContinue reading “Time”
The Loudest Voice
“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27 NLT) What frightens you? Darkness? Aloneness? Silence? Sickness? Personal assault or injury? The list can be very long, but the antidote toContinue reading “The Loudest Voice”
Bitter or Sweet?
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.” (Matthew 5:13 NLT) When you get the “midnight munchies,” where do you turn for satisfaction? Ice cream? Cake? Candy? The listContinue reading “Bitter or Sweet?”
When God Asks a Question
“Someone came to Jesus with this question: ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ ‘Why ask Me about what is good?’ Jesus replied.” (Matthew 19:16-17a NLT) Have you ever wondered why Jesus asked this young man the question in the above verse? Could it be had the man known the answerContinue reading “When God Asks a Question”
Who Failed?
“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” (Hebrews 12:15 NLT) Have you ever been disappointed by someone? Life is sometimes disappointing and can leave scars that can take many years toContinue reading “Who Failed?”
Which Path?
“Teach me Your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey Your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of Your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.” (Psalm 119:33-35 NLT) Not until weContinue reading “Which Path?”
Dehydrated World
“Jesus told him, ‘If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.’ But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.” (Matthew 19:21-22 NLT) It’s not aContinue reading “Dehydrated World”
Need Strength?
“I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides Me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know Me, that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides Me; I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:5-6Continue reading “Need Strength?”
Growing Faith
“The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ Jesus responded, ‘Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!’ Then He got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:25-26 NLT) Notice a few things in the verses above. First,Continue reading “Growing Faith”
Walking With Jesus 