“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled withContinue reading “Have You Made Your “Not-To-Do” List?”
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Are You Living Under His Authority?
“But the officer said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. 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,Continue reading “Are You Living Under His Authority?”
Passive Obedience?
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8 NLT) In Matthew 21:28-32 Jesus tells the story of two sons, both of whom the father asked toContinue reading “Passive Obedience?”
Wow! What a Celebration?
“But they all began making excuses. One said, ‘I have just bought a field and must inspect it. Please excuse me’ Another said, ‘I have just bought five pairs of oxen, and I want to try them out. Please excuse me.’ Another said, ‘I now have a wife, so I can’t come.’” (Luke 14:18-20 NLT)Continue reading “Wow! What a Celebration?”
Surrendering to Get Strong
“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NLT) Weakness is something weContinue reading “Surrendering to Get Strong”
Do You Hate Your Sin?
“’Rabbi,’ His disciples asked Him, ‘Why was this man born blind? Was it because of His own sins or His parents’ sins?’” (John 9:2 NLT) Too often when we see someone in a debilitating condition or circumstance, we’re quick to assume there’s sin lurking somewhere. And the truth is, there is, but it may notContinue reading “Do You Hate Your Sin?”
That Day!
“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son Himself. Only the Father knows.” (Matthew 24:36 NLT) In 2023, on average, more than 330,000 people die every day. Of those nearly 70% are by accidents. What does that tell us? It tellsContinue reading “That Day!”
Is Government the Answer?
“But Jesus knew their evil motives. ‘You hypocrites!’ He said. ‘Why are you trying to trap Me? Here, show Me the coin used for the tax.’ When they handed Him a Roman coin. He asked, ‘Whose picture and title are stamped on it?’ ‘Caesar’s,’ they replied. ‘Well, then,” He said, ‘give to Caesar what belongsContinue reading “Is Government the Answer?”
Is Your God Too Small?
“Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience theContinue reading “Is Your God Too Small?”
Are You Longing for What’s in the Past?
“Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now!” (Isaiah 43:18-19 GNT) When going through a trying season it’s not unusual for us, even as a believer, to recall a periodContinue reading “Are You Longing for What’s in the Past?”
Walking With Jesus 