“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What first comes to your mind when you think of power? Ashamedly, I must admit, the power of God wasn’t firstContinue reading “Power”
Tag Archives: Prayer
The Greater Work
“Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with His disciples, they asked Him, ‘Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?’ Jesus replied, ‘This kind can be cast out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28-29 NLT) What do you consider the “greater work” of a Jesus follower? Casting out demons? Leading someone to the Savior?Continue reading “The Greater Work”
Counterfeit gods
“What am I trying to say? Am I saying that food offered to idols has some significance, or that idols are real gods? No, not at all. I am saying that these sacrifices are offered to demons, not to God. And I don’t want you to participate with demons. You cannot drink from the cupContinue reading “Counterfeit gods”
The Gospel
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” (John 11:25-26 NLT) These powerful words to Martha should resonate in our heart and life as weContinue reading “The Gospel”
What’s Your Motive?
“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” (Proverbs 20:27 NLT) What’s the driving force of your life? What gets you up in the morning and energizes your steps each day? Why are you taking up space on planet earth and enjoying the privileges of life? What are your goals, aspirations, desires,Continue reading “What’s Your Motive?”
Why Trials?
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold – though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faithContinue reading “Why Trials?”
What Time Is It?
“The Lord rescues the godly; He is their fortress in times of trouble. The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in Him.” (Psalm 37:39-40 NLT) You’ve likely heard what to me is alarming news that a radical socialist, Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary and isContinue reading “What Time Is It?”
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”
Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You
1 Samuel 1:27 *Today’s devotional by Sylvia Gunter is very near to my heart and a subject about which I care deeply. Let her powerful words guide you as you pray for the children in your life. Blessings, Ed As the school year draws to a close, we trust that whether our children are graduatingContinue reading “Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You”
What Is Spiritual Health?
“Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. Some of the traveling teachers recently returned and made me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are living according to the truth.” (3 John 2-3 NLT) It’sContinue reading “What Is Spiritual Health?”
Walking With Jesus 