“So Jesus told all the people to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. He gave them to His disciples, who distributed the bread to the crowd. A few small fish were found, too, so Jesus also blessed these and told theContinue reading “Why We’re Blessed”
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Doing the Impossible!
“As they approached, Jesus said, ‘Now here is a genuine son of Israel – a man of complete integrity.’ ‘How do you know about me?’ Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, ‘I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you.’ Then Nathanael exclaimed, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God – the King ofContinue reading “Doing the Impossible!”
When Words Aren’t Needed
“So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel. And he bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees.” (1 Kings 18:42 ESV) The context of the above verse suggests Elijah was praying as he “put his face between hisContinue reading “When Words Aren’t Needed”
Eating the Flesh of Jesus
“So Jesus said again, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you cannot have eternal life within you. But anyone who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day. For MyContinue reading “Eating the Flesh of Jesus”
The Goal of Prayer
“As Moses and Elijah were starting to leave, Peter, not even knowing what he was saying, blurted out, ‘Master, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials – one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ But even as he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them, andContinue reading “The Goal of Prayer”
No Answer or Wrong Answer?
“Every day I call to You, my God, but You do not answer. Every night You hear my voice, but I find no relief.” (Psalm 22:2 NLT) Why is prayer so hard sometimes? David (above) cried out to God, but sensed no relief, no answer from the Lord. Silence from heaven can be crippling, yet,Continue reading “No Answer or Wrong Answer?”
Growing Faith
“The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ Jesus responded, ‘Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!’ Then He got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:25-26 NLT) Notice a few things in the verses above. First,Continue reading “Growing Faith”
More Thoughts on Prayer
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in My name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes,Continue reading “More Thoughts on Prayer”
What Are You Most Anticipating?
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in My name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes,Continue reading “What Are You Most Anticipating?”
What Do You Expect?
“You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even whenContinue reading “What Do You Expect?”