“I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. I formContinue reading “Are You Lifeless?”
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Who Will?
“But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, ‘Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!’ He replied, ‘If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!’” (Luke 19:39-40 NLT) There are many things I love about worship at my church, but one thing that stands out in myContinue reading “Who Will?”
You Matter!
“Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is Your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow ofContinue reading “You Matter!”
Praise Him! Praise Him!
“Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds! Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.” (Psalm 148:4-6 NLT) As a new believer it wasn’t unusual toContinue reading “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
The Role of Prayer in a Believer’s Life
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) What we believe about prayer is first reflected in whether weContinue reading “The Role of Prayer in a Believer’s Life”
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”
Irresolvable?
“Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.” (Philippians 4:2 NLT) Disagreements are unavoidable, but how we handle them exalts or demeans Jesus in our lives. Too often we come to an impasse, concluding that since our conflict has no apparent resolution, we must part ways.Continue reading “Irresolvable?”
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”
Loving One Another
“As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love…This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:9-10, 12Continue reading “Loving One Another”
Healing Prayer For Hurting People
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT) In this difficult season so many of us, as well as our loved ones and friends, are hurting and in need of a touch from God. Please read these words of Sylvia Gunter prayerfully,Continue reading “Healing Prayer For Hurting People”
Walking With Jesus 