“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.” (Galatians 6:2-3 NLT) Are you a Rocky fan? Can you hear the theme song? We likely first think of Rocky the boxer,Continue reading “Who’s Your Person?”
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The Storms of Life
“Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.” (Mark 13:8 NLT) There’s a sense in which what we’re presently experiencing in our personal livesContinue reading “The Storms of Life”
What Do You Expect?
“When You came down long ago, You did awesome deeds beyond our highest expectations. And oh, how the mountains quaked! For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like You, who works for those who wait for Him!” (Isaiah 64:3-4 NLT) God answers us in direct proportionContinue reading “What Do You Expect?”
A Simple Question
“Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked. ‘My rabbi,’ the blind man said, ‘I want to see!’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Go, for your faith has healed you.’ Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down theContinue reading “A Simple Question”
To Be Right With God
“When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when the apostles laid their hands on people, he offered them money to buy this power. ‘Let me have this power, too,’ he exclaimed, ‘so that when I lay my hands on people, they will receive the Holy Spirit!’” (Acts 8:18-19 NLT) What Simon the sorcerer thoughtContinue reading “To Be Right With God”
Don’t Wait!
“God’s promise of entering His rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it.” (Hebrews 4:1 NLT) Warnings are given throughout the Bible that emphasize at least two very important considerations. First, that God loves us and has done for us in and through Jesus,Continue reading “Don’t Wait!”
What Is Backsliding?
“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised. ‘For in just a little while, the Coming One will come and not delay. And My righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyoneContinue reading “What Is Backsliding?”
Are You Secure in Your Beliefs?
“In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistentContinue reading “Are You Secure in Your Beliefs?”
Did You Board the Wrong Train?
“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 NLT) Over the years different ones have asked me questions like: “If Jesus is so alive and active, why don’t I feel His presence? Why doesn’t He work in my life likeContinue reading “Did You Board the Wrong Train?”
Nearness to God
“But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to Him at all.)” (Romans 8:9 NLT) In yesterday’s post we lookedContinue reading “Nearness to God”
Walking With Jesus 