“I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and He answered me.” (Jonah 2:2 NLT) The story of Jonah is interesting on many levels, not the least being his prayer from within the belly of the large fish the Lord sent to rescue him from the ocean. Just to catch you up, inContinue reading “When Our Prayers Get Honest! (Part 2)”
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Whom Will You Choose?
“Choose today whom you will serve.” (Joshua 24:15a NLT) Joshua is one of the men I’m looking forward to meeting in heaven. In my mind’s eye I see him as a weathered, rugged looking man who shows his battle scars, not with pride in himself, but as trophies he’s earned in service to his Master.Continue reading “Whom Will You Choose?”
A Closer Look at Faithfulness
“I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of Your faithfulness.” (Psalm 89:1 NLT) It’s interesting to me that the word “faithfulness” doesn’t appear in the King James Version of the New Testament, and only 19 times in the Old Testament, mostly in the Psalms. The word used inContinue reading “A Closer Look at Faithfulness”
Serving the God Who Strikes!
“God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.” (Matthew 26:31 NLT) Though I’ve read the above verse dozens of times, I “saw” it for the first time this morning. Jesus is quoting this verse from Zechariah 13:7 in the context of telling His disciples that they will all desertContinue reading “Serving the God Who Strikes!”
Fruitfulness Grows Out of Faithfulness
“For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4b NLT) What is fruitfulness? Which plants bear fruit? Healthy plants, right? What is required for a plant to become and remain healthy? I understand this is an oversimplification, but theyContinue reading “Fruitfulness Grows Out of Faithfulness”
Do You Need to Get Rid of Your “Mistresses?”
“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” (James 2:14 NLT) Many in our churches across America have been deceived by the lying spirit of Satan, into believing they’re saved and on their way toContinue reading “Do You Need to Get Rid of Your “Mistresses?””
The Unifying Power of Prayer
“They all met together and were constantly united in prayer…” (Acts 1:14a NLT) Unity on some level isn’t difficult to achieve. People unite under all kinds of banners, from politics to sports; from workout plans to diets; from rights to wrongs. But, ironically, the Church really struggles to get some measure of unity. Why doContinue reading “The Unifying Power of Prayer”
When a Lion’s Den Became a Petting Zoo
“So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions.” (Daniel 6:16a NLT) During the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, Jerusalem was defeated. It was in that context that Daniel was chosen to be among those trained for the royal service of their new King.Continue reading “When a Lion’s Den Became a Petting Zoo”
The One True God of the Bible
“But the Lord is the only true God.” (Jeremiah 10:10a NLT) In the days in which we live you’re in a vast minority to believe there is only one God. And an even greater minority to believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven. Why is that? I’m certainly no expert in the historyContinue reading “The One True God of the Bible”
When Jesus Stands!
“And he told them, ‘Look, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand!’” (Acts 7:56 NLT) The only time in Scripture where it’s mentioned that Jesus was standing at God’s right hand is when He stood at Stephen’s stoning. In every other referenceContinue reading “When Jesus Stands!”
Walking With Jesus 