“’You will not succeed by your own strength or by your own power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD All-Powerful.” (Zechariah 4:6 NCV) Our tendency, even as a believer, when we’re confronted with a major obstacle such as an illness, financial setback, relational or other type of problem is to ask the wrong question.Continue reading “Are You Stuck?”
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What Is Jesus Saying to You from the Cross?
“When Jesus saw His mother standing there beside the disciple He loved, He said to her, ‘Dear woman, here is your son.’ And He said to this disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from then on this disciple took her into his home.” (John 19:26-27 NLT) Have you ever wondered why John was the onlyContinue reading “What Is Jesus Saying to You from the Cross?”
What’s Motivating Your Change?
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Repentance literally means: “a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of somethingContinue reading “What’s Motivating Your Change?”
Pray for America
“Then if my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT) An American believer was visiting China and he found a small ChristianContinue reading “Pray for America”
When the News Isn’t Good
“As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” (Micah 7:7-8 NLT) OverContinue reading “When the News Isn’t Good”
What’s the Problem?
“To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.” (Matthew 13:12 NLT) Steven Covey said: “The biggest communication problem is we do not listen toContinue reading “What’s the Problem?”
Are We Hiding Behind Our Fear?
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.” (James 3:17 NLT) In the culture in which we now live we’re seeing aContinue reading “Are We Hiding Behind Our Fear?”
What’s Your End Game?
“‘The master was full of praise. “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!”’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) Why do you do the things you do for God? What’s your end game? Success? Recognition? Accolades? Profit?Continue reading “What’s Your End Game?”
The Gloves of God
“Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping His feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.” (John 12:3 NLT) Have you ever longed for the courage of Mary to anoint Jesus’ feet? I’m quite confident that theContinue reading “The Gloves of God”
How Desperate Are You for His Power?
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NLT) Have you ever wondered why some Jesus followers have no fear and allow the Lord’sContinue reading “How Desperate Are You for His Power?”
Walking With Jesus 