“Five days later Ananias, the high priest, arrived with some of the Jewish elders and the lawyer Tertullus, to present their case against Paul to the Governor. When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented the charges against Paul in the following address to the governor: ‘You have provided a long period of peace for usContinue reading “God’s Providence”
Tag Archives: Relationship
What Moves God’s Heart?
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 NLT) In our harried pace we miss opportunities to grow in our relationship with the Lord, largely because we treat Him like a school project orContinue reading “What Moves God’s Heart?”
The Hinge of History
“When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’ They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby lying in the manger.” (Luke 2:15-16 NLT) As weContinue reading “The Hinge of History”
His Slumbering Church (Part 2)
“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what He is saying to the churches.” (Revelation 2:7a NLT) The first and most important place to look for “slumbering” believers is in the mirror. Who are “slumbering” believers? They are those who profess faith in Jesus but have “fallen asleep at theContinue reading “His Slumbering Church (Part 2)”
Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)
“Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me – even Phygelus and Hermogenes.” (2 Timothy 1:14-15 NLT) Guarding truth is a moment-by-moment decision. Too often what is “truth” inContinue reading “Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)”
When 1 + 1 = ENOUGH!
“When the people saw Him do this miraculous sign, they exclaimed, ‘Surely, He is the Prophet we have been expecting!’ When Jesus saw that they were ready to force Him to be their king, He slipped away into the hills by Himself.” (John 6:14-15 NLT) The verses above come right after Jesus had miraculously providedContinue reading “When 1 + 1 = ENOUGH!”
What Does It Mean to Remain?
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in Me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to beContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Remain?”
Pray Without Ceasing
“Never stop praying.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT) Early in my walk with the Lord I read a lot of books on prayer, but among the most helpful were written by George Müller. Why? Because he wrote from what he lived every day. Life is the classroom in which we learn, not only to pray, butContinue reading “Pray Without Ceasing”
Are You Ready?
“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ dies once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Are You Ready?”
The Value of Relationship
“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:46-47 NLT)Continue reading “The Value of Relationship”
Walking With Jesus 