We Always Have a Choice

“His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands.” (Luke 1:51-53 NLT) These words of Mary’s “Song of Praise” upon hearingContinue reading “We Always Have a Choice”

When It Stops Being Funny

“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14a NLT) When read and understood in its original context, the clear answer to the above question is always a resounding “NO!” Nothing is impossible for God. Yet, in my life, and I’m sure in some of yours, more and more things are becoming, not only hard,Continue reading “When It Stops Being Funny”

For My God?

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NLT) How many decisions do you and I make in any given day without giving the Lord a thought? HowContinue reading “For My God?”

Was It Your Fault?

“Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.” (Romans 14:12-13 NLT) If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, among the first things that the police andContinue reading “Was It Your Fault?”

What We Don’t Know Can Hurt us … and others!

“What sorrow awaits you experts in religious law! For you remove the key to knowledge from the people. You don’t enter the Kingdom yourselves, and you prevent others from entering.” (Luke 11:52 NLT) The last few days we’ve been looking at what it means to live a holy life. We’re using 2 Peter 1:5-8 asContinue reading “What We Don’t Know Can Hurt us … and others!”