“Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with His disciples, they asked Him, ‘Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?’ Jesus replied, ‘This kind can be cast out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28-29 NLT) What do you consider the “greater work” of a Jesus follower? Casting out demons? Leading someone to the Savior?Continue reading “The Greater Work”
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God’s Plan
“Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. For when He spoke, the world began! It appeared at His command. The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; His intentions can never be shaken.” (Psalm 33:8-11Continue reading “God’s Plan”
Take My Yoke!
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading “Take My Yoke!”
The Finger of God
“Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not! For God said to Moses, ‘I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.’ So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it.” (Romans 9:14-16 NLT) RomansContinue reading “The Finger of God”
When God Takes Over
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NLT) It’s clear to me now, but there was a time I was always seeking to know God’s will. “Lord, what do youContinue reading “When God Takes Over”
Are You Certain?
“Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9-10 NLT) Have you ever stopped to consider what Jesus is asking us to say to God in His “Lord’s prayer?” Especially when weContinue reading “Are You Certain?”
God’s Intention
“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share theContinue reading “God’s Intention”
The Cost of Our Choices
“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted.” (Proverbs 2:11-12 NLT) Satan’s goal is to make right things look wrong and wrong things look right. “What’s wrong with love?” is often a question asked by two people of theContinue reading “The Cost of Our Choices”
When God Says “No”
“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from Me.” (Matthew 26:39 NLT) Has God ever said “no” to you when you thought you were asking in complete faith and trust? Have you ever prayed, agonizing in your spirit, begging God to take something: a pain, some form ofContinue reading “When God Says “No”“
Prove It!
“Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.” (Matthew 3:8 NLT) Perhaps you’ve heard the old adage: “The proof is in the pudding.” What does that mean? It means if you’re going to brag about your pudding, it’d better taste good. The same is true ofContinue reading “Prove It!”
Walking With Jesus 