“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9a NLT) No one is perfect except Jesus. Everyone of us as human beings is flawed and comes up short in some way. The issue isContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
Tag Archives: Ray Majoran
Measuring Faithfulness
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with otherContinue reading “Measuring Faithfulness”
Accomplishing the Impossible!
“So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. ‘How long has this been happening?’ Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, ‘Since he was a little boy. The spirit often throwsContinue reading “Accomplishing the Impossible!”
What’s His Name?
“Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down? Who holds the wind in His fists? Who wraps up the oceans in His cloak? Who has created the whole wide world? What is His name – and His Son’s Name? Tell me if you know!” (Proverbs 30:4 NLT) You may not remember AgurContinue reading “What’s His Name?”
Loving People Well
By: Stephany Frederick *Every week Ray Majoran features someone who is using their artistic talents to glorify the Lord, to share a picture and their thoughts. Stephany’s thoughts were just too good not to share. Enjoy. Blessings, Ed 😊 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; theyContinue reading “Loving People Well”
No Danger of War
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.” (Matthew 13:44 NLT) Jesus’ illustration of the treasure in a field gives us great insight into what it meansContinue reading “No Danger of War”
Excuses
*I have often used portions of the beautiful prayers of my friend Ray Majoran, but this prayer so moved and challenged me that I had to share it in its entirety. Let the Lord use Ray’s words to bless you as they did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 “Jesus replied with this story: “A man preparedContinue reading “Excuses”
Living Gladly
“I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.” (2 Corinthians 12:15 NLT) The word Paul used in the verse above that is translated “gladly” is a superlative that could also be translated “very gladly” or “most gladly.”Continue reading “Living Gladly”
A Life of Substance
“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down into Him and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7 NLT) Substance speaksContinue reading “A Life of Substance”
When We Lose Our Way
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 NLT) Security on our journey with the Lord Jesus grows out of trust in the One who is leading us. To waver in our trustContinue reading “When We Lose Our Way”
Walking With Jesus 