“As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting Me?’ ‘Who are you, Lord?’ Saul asked. And the voice replied, ‘I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! NowContinue reading “What if? (Part 2)”
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Is Jesus Your Lord?
“Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (PhilippiansContinue reading “Is Jesus Your Lord?”
God’s Presence Carries Purpose
“I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose.Continue reading “God’s Presence Carries Purpose”
We Always Have a Choice
“His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands.” (Luke 1:51-53 NLT) These words of Mary’s “Song of Praise” upon hearingContinue reading “We Always Have a Choice”
Eating the Flesh of Jesus
“So Jesus said again, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you cannot have eternal life within you. But anyone who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day. For MyContinue reading “Eating the Flesh of Jesus”
Living Water?
“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, ‘Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from His heart.” (When He said, ‘living water,’ He was speaking ofContinue reading “Living Water?”
What’s Your Motive?
“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” (Proverbs 20:27 NLT) What’s the driving force of your life? What gets you up in the morning and energizes your steps each day? Why are you taking up space on planet earth and enjoying the privileges of life? What are your goals, aspirations, desires,Continue reading “What’s Your Motive?”
Our Life in Christ
“And Christ lives within you, so even through your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give lifeContinue reading “Our Life in Christ”
Unity and Peace
“Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.” (Ephesians 4:3-4 NLT) What comes first to mind when you think about unity? Being on the proverbial “same page?”Continue reading “Unity and Peace”
Sleep or Soar?
“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT) What happens to us when we die? Do we lose any sense of being? Does our soul “sleep” until awakenedContinue reading “Sleep or Soar?”