“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) HeavenContinue reading “The Prize Ahead”
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The Currency of Heaven
“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could lay His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’Continue reading “The Currency of Heaven”
When Jesus Becomes Precious
“When Jesus heard this, He said, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do.’ Then He added, ‘Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know theyContinue reading “When Jesus Becomes Precious”
A Light Momentary Affliction
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that areContinue reading “A Light Momentary Affliction”
The Life We Seek
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.” (Psalm 16:11 NLT) While physical existence begins at conception, true life, as it was always meant to be lived, doesn’t begin until we meet our Creator and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.Continue reading “The Life We Seek”
Counterfeit gods
“What am I trying to say? Am I saying that food offered to idols has some significance, or that idols are real gods? No, not at all. I am saying that these sacrifices are offered to demons, not to God. And I don’t want you to participate with demons. You cannot drink from the cupContinue reading “Counterfeit gods”
Perspective
“But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Those people belong to this world, so they speak from the world’s viewpoint, and the world listens to them. But weContinue reading “Perspective”
Whose Name Are You Trusting?
“As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. ‘Joseph, son of David,’ the angel said, ‘do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name himContinue reading “Whose Name Are You Trusting?”
A Tribute to Kannamma – A Life Transformed by Love
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?’ She said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, whoContinue reading “A Tribute to Kannamma – A Life Transformed by Love”
He’s Coming…for YOU!
“People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.” (Matthew 24:39 NLT) As a believer in Jesus, it’s essential that we maintain a posture of preparedness, not only for His second coming, but forContinue reading “He’s Coming…for YOU!”
Walking With Jesus 