“So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” (John 1:14 NLT) As “the glory of the Father’s one and only Son” is celebrated today, please take a moment toContinue reading “When Eternity Touched Earth”
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Ordinary Miracles
“When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. A host always serves the best wine first,’ he said, ‘Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensiveContinue reading “Ordinary Miracles”
God’s Will
“We went ashore, found the local believers, and stayed with them a week. These believers prophesied through the Holy Spirit that Paul should not go on to Jerusalem.” (Acts 21:4 NLT) Have you ever had someone prophesy over you? How did it affect you? Did what they said in their prophecy happen? Recently, as IContinue reading “God’s Will”
Where Did the Love Go?
“Long ago the Lord said to Israel; ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT) It’s easy to love when things are going well, not so much when the bottom drops out. We tend to equate an easy life with beingContinue reading “Where Did the Love Go?”
The Ugly Side of Life
“Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. ‘How can Satan cast out Satan?’ He asked. ‘A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse. Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Mark 3:23-25 NLT) What is it in your life that is preventing you from being all that God has called youContinue reading “The Ugly Side of Life”
Abiding In Christ’s Love
“You are My friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in His slaves. Now you are My friends since I have told you everything the Father told Me.” (John 15:14-15 NLT) This will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me, but there’sContinue reading “Abiding In Christ’s Love”
The Heart of the Gospel
“’He saved others,’ they scoffed, ‘but He can’t save Himself! So He is the King of Israel, is He? Let Him come down from the cross right now, and we will believe in Him! He trusted God, so let God rescue Him now if He wants Him! For He said, “I am the Son ofContinue reading “The Heart of the Gospel”
Have You Come to the End of Yourself?
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13 NLT) For whom are you laying down your life? What does that even mean? The words in the verse above are the words of Jesus hours before He would be nailed to a cross. He was literally at theContinue reading “Have You Come to the End of Yourself?”
Imitator?
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT) Do you remember Gunsmoke? It was a TV program a long timeContinue reading “Imitator?”
What’s the Basis of Your Happiness?
“The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.” (Proverbs 10:28 NLT) Happiness, according to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is defined as “a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable satisfaction.” It’s interesting to me that the word in the verse above that is translated “expectations“ means: “theContinue reading “What’s the Basis of Your Happiness?”
Walking With Jesus 