“After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:21-22 NLT) The last coupleContinue reading “Some Nuts and Bolts!”
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What If?
“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” (Matthew 13:43 NLT) Who are the “righteous”? Are they not those who have heard the message of the Gospel of Jesus and responded by faith? But what if no one had told them? WhatContinue reading “What If?”
The Meaning of Ministry
“And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by theContinue reading “The Meaning of Ministry”
Marriage and Ministry
“Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.” (Colossians 3:15 NLT) It catches my attention to realize the same author to whom the Lord gave insight to write the words of Colossians 1:15ff about the grandeur and majesty of Jesus, also inspired the words of the verse above. It occurs to me that hadContinue reading “Marriage and Ministry”
What’s Your Version of Success?
“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered.” (Psalm 139:16-17 NLT) Ever wonder what thoughts the Lord has of you? Was HeContinue reading “What’s Your Version of Success?”
Questions?
“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 “Questions?”
A Believer’s Highest Honor!
“Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.” (Ephesians 6:7-8 NLT) Service for the Lord comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of difficulty. For some, servingContinue reading “A Believer’s Highest Honor!”
Scrapbook Spirituality?
“I called forth the mighty army of Egypt with all its chariots and horses. I drew them beneath the waves, and they drowned, their lives snuffed out like a smoldering candlewick. But forget all that – it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.” (Isaiah 43:17-18 NLT) Think of all the yearsContinue reading “Scrapbook Spirituality?”
Waste or Wisdom?
“For many are called, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:14 NLT) The above verse is found in a parable the Lord told regarding His eternal Kingdom. The invitation is proclaimed far and wide, and everyone is invited to the “banquet,” but most who are called find themselves enmeshed in the things of the world andContinue reading “Waste or Wisdom?”
Being Who We’re Called to Be
“One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, – Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew – throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow Me, and I will show you how to fish forContinue reading “Being Who We’re Called to Be”
Walking With Jesus 