“Your enemy is coming to crush you, Nineveh. Man the ramparts! Watch the roads! Prepare your defenses! Call out your forces! Even though the destroyer has destroyed Judah, the Lord will restore its honor. Israel’s vine has been stripped of branches, but He will restore its splendor.” (Nahum 2:1-2 NLT) Ninevah was the “crown jewel”Continue reading “What’s He Doing?”
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Why Surrender?
“Surrender your heart to God turn to him in prayer, and give up your sins—even those you do in secret. Then you won’t be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge, and your darkest night will be brighter than noon. You will rest safe and secure,Continue reading “Why Surrender?”
Looking for the Perfect Church?
“I am writing to God’s Church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be His own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as He did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.” (1 CorinthiansContinue reading “Looking for the Perfect Church?”
The Gospel
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” (John 11:25-26 NLT) These powerful words to Martha should resonate in our heart and life as weContinue reading “The Gospel”
Ordinary?
“Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!” (Romans 12:14-16 NLT) AreContinue reading “Ordinary?”
Distractions
“I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.” (1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT) What distracts you? When you’re trying to focus on reading or studying God’s Word what is the “something else”Continue reading “Distractions”
Temporal or Eternal?
“And what do you benefit if your gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” (Matthew 16:26 NLT) Being human beings, having flesh and blood, having appetites and longings that draw us to the world and the things of the world, create a hard sell when itContinue reading “Temporal or Eternal?”
Imitation or Original?
“You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander othersContinue reading “Imitation or Original?”
Burden Bearers Beware!
“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you thinkContinue reading “Burden Bearers Beware!”
Denial
“Have mercy on me, O God, because of Your unfailing love. Because of Your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. Against You, and You alone, have I sinned; I haveContinue reading “Denial”
Walking With Jesus 