“One day Jesus told His disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. ‘There was a judge in a certain city,’ He said, ‘who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, “Give me justice in this dispute with myContinue reading “Who Would Be Changed?”
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What’s He Doing?
“Your enemy is coming to crush you, Nineveh. Man the ramparts! Watch the roads! Prepare your defenses! Call out your forces! Even though the destroyer has destroyed Judah, the Lord will restore its honor. Israel’s vine has been stripped of branches, but He will restore its splendor.” (Nahum 2:1-2 NLT) Ninevah was the “crown jewel”Continue reading “What’s He Doing?”
Failure Isn’t Final
“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. I will be patient as the Lord punishes me, for I have sinned against Him. But after that, He will take up my case and give me justice forContinue reading “Failure Isn’t Final”
When You’re Most Like Jesus
“He did not retaliate when He was insulted, nor threaten revenge when He suffered. He left His case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.” (1 Peter 2:23 NLT) What is your highest and holiest desire? When you’re alone with God and He’s filling your mind and heart, what becomes your highest aim?Continue reading “When You’re Most Like Jesus”
Sin’s Goal
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10 NLT) Sin is helpful to Satan for many reasons as it relates to human beings, but its ultimate goal is to rob us of eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Eternal lifeContinue reading “Sin’s Goal”
Are You Entitled?
“Arise, O judge of the earth. Give the proud what they deserve.” (Psalm 94:2 NLT) In our weaker moments we’re tempted to believe God has been unfair in giving us the “hand” we’ve been dealt. That’s usually when we begin the “blame game” or the “what about them” rant. I’ve been there and it hurtsContinue reading “Are You Entitled?”
Are You a Good Person?
“Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.” (Galatians 6:7 NLT) Imagine you’re on vacation. You’re driving with your family to a beautiful destination. The surrounding area is already “teasing” you with it’s unique and inviting majesty, so much so you didn’t notice that youContinue reading “Are You a Good Person?”
Keeping Our Eyes on the One Who Is Invisible
“He (Moses) kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.” (Hebrews 11:27b NLT) What we think about comes about. What we choose as the subject of our focused attention, whether with our eyes, mind and/or heart, becomes, over time, the driving force of our lives. Problems arise whenContinue reading “Keeping Our Eyes on the One Who Is Invisible”
Walking With Jesus 