“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,“ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you canContinue reading “Unanswered or Unoffered?”
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The Prize Ahead
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) HeavenContinue reading “The Prize Ahead”
Weakness
“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Every human being has weakness in some area or avenue of their life. We canContinue reading “Weakness”
A Good Father
“The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.” (Proverbs 23:24 NLT) The best Father allowed His only Son to give His life on a Cross for the sins of mankind. That kind of love is beyond our comprehension. Why would I say that? Because I’veContinue reading “A Good Father”
A War Time Walkie Talkie
“Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. TheContinue reading “A War Time Walkie Talkie”
Weak or Strong?
“Then He returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, ‘Couldn’t you watch with Me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!’” (Matthew 26:40-41 NLT) The word “weak” is used only twoContinue reading “Weak or Strong?”
My Fading Memory
“We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 NLT) In these opening words of his letter,Continue reading “My Fading Memory”
Whose Kingdom? And Who’s Building It?
“Jesus also said, ‘The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed spouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the headsContinue reading “Whose Kingdom? And Who’s Building It?”
Power
“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”
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”
Walking With Jesus 