“So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, ‘We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility. Then we apostlesContinue reading “How Vital Is Prayer for You?”
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What Do You Expect?
“When You came down long ago, You did awesome deeds beyond our highest expectations. And oh, how the mountains quaked! For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like You, who works for those who wait for Him!” (Isaiah 64:3-4 NLT) God answers us in direct proportionContinue reading “What Do You Expect?”
The Object of Our Worship
“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about His relationship with you.” (Exodus 34:14 NLT) We, as human beings, are worshippers at heart. The Hebrew word from which comes our word “worship” literally means “to bow down.” That’s why you will oftenContinue reading “The Object of Our Worship”
How Do We Guard Our Heart?
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NLT) One of the first verses I memorized is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you whichContinue reading “How Do We Guard Our Heart?”
To Serve or Be Served?
“’Get out of here, Satan,’ Jesus told him. ‘For the Scriptures say, “You must worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.”’” (Matthew 4:10 NLT) Serving God takes many forms and can at times create a very thin line between serving and being served. There are three words in Greek that can be translatedContinue reading “To Serve or Be Served?”
Another View of Prayer
“And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place amongContinue reading “Another View of Prayer”
What Is Backsliding?
“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised. ‘For in just a little while, the Coming One will come and not delay. And My righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyoneContinue reading “What Is Backsliding?”
When We Pray for Healing
“Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, youContinue reading “When We Pray for Healing”
Person or Project?
“Then Jesus demanded, ‘What is your name?’” (Mark 5:9a NLT) How many people do you have in your spheres of influence who are lost; who are in need of Jesus’ friendship and Lordship? Is it comforting to you that Jesus knows their name(s)? Actually, He knows more about them than you know about yourself. AndContinue reading “Person or Project?”
Love and Respect
“So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33 NLT) “Respect,” as it’s used in the verse above, is the word from which comes our English word “phobia.” It can mean to be terrified, startled, to be afraid/frightened, and can alsoContinue reading “Love and Respect”
Walking With Jesus 