“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?”
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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”
Be Specific When You Pray
“When Jesus heard them, He stopped and called, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’” (Matthew 20:32 NLT) Too often we conclude the Lord hasn’t answered our prayer when the problem may be that our request was asked too generally. We’re prone to ask “globally,” rather than specifically. For example, we may beContinue reading “Be Specific When You Pray”
Pray for America
“Then if my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT) An American believer was visiting China and he found a small ChristianContinue reading “Pray for America”
The Law of the Harvest
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone – especially to those in the family of faith.” (Galatians 6:9-10 NLT) I’m not a gardenerContinue reading “The Law of the Harvest”
A New School Prayer
“Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let usContinue reading “A New School Prayer”
Fresh Faith
Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring.” (James 3:11-12 NLT) One of our greatest challenges as a Jesus follower is to keep our faith fresh, freeContinue reading “Fresh Faith”
Who’s Thirsty?
“Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.’” (John 4:13 NLT) Water is one of life’s essential elements. There are variables, but estimates give us 2-5Continue reading “Who’s Thirsty?”
Walking With Jesus 