“Now all glory to God, who is able to make your strong, just as my Good News says.” (Romans 16:25a NLT) There have been times in my life as a believer that I was so burdened by my inability to be strong enough, in the sense of being able to keep my focus on Jesus,Continue reading “God Is Able – To Establish You!“
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The Unifying Power of Prayer
“They all met together and were constantly united in prayer…” (Acts 1:14a NLT) Unity on some level isn’t difficult to achieve. People unite under all kinds of banners, from politics to sports; from workout plans to diets; from rights to wrongs. But, ironically, the Church really struggles to get some measure of unity. Why doContinue reading “The Unifying Power of Prayer”
Are You a Door or a Window?
“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through Me will be saved.” (John 10:9a NLT) As I pondered what the Lord is seeking to say, in relation to the purposes of doors and windows, it occurred to me that some doors are glass, thus the view of whatever is on the other sideContinue reading “Are You a Door or a Window?”
Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?
“Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.” (Proverbs 11:3 NLT) “Honest” Abe Lincoln believed “Honesty is the best policy,” but is it? Couple that with Proverbs 12:22 that says: “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell the truth.” I’ve heard people say things like: “This is the honest truth.”Continue reading “Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?”
Making Time to Pray
“Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.” (Revelation 5:8b NLT) God listens to and cares about the prayers of His people. Years ago, I heard a story about a person who went to heaven. They were given a tour and shown allContinue reading “Making Time to Pray”
Prayer IS Doing Something (Part 2)
“May Your ways be known throughout the earth, Your saving power among people everywhere.” (Psalm 67:7 NLT) John Stonestreet of the Colson Center wrote: “Not only is prayer the practice of appealing to the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, it is an essential way to align our hearts and minds with His. To haveContinue reading “Prayer IS Doing Something (Part 2)”
Praying IS Doing Something!
“Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell You what He did for me.” (Psalm 66:16 NLT) Has someone ever shared with you a need? It could have been physical, emotional, relational, financial or any number of other needs people have. As you listened, your mind was racing trying to comeContinue reading “Praying IS Doing Something!”
The One True God of the Bible
“But the Lord is the only true God.” (Jeremiah 10:10a NLT) In the days in which we live you’re in a vast minority to believe there is only one God. And an even greater minority to believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven. Why is that? I’m certainly no expert in the historyContinue reading “The One True God of the Bible”
What Does It Mean That Jesus Has Overcome the World?
“…But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33b NLT) John Piper said: “You cannot know what prayer is for, until you know that life is war.” Neither can you know how valuable and profoundly important it is that Jesus has overcome the world, until you know that being a believer in JesusContinue reading “What Does It Mean That Jesus Has Overcome the World?”
When God Says “No” – Part 2
“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.” (2 Corinthians 12:8a NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at why God answered Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane “no.” Today we’ll look briefly at how God answered the Apostle Paul’s request for physical healing, using his experience as a springboard into whyContinue reading “When God Says “No” – Part 2”
Walking With Jesus 