“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14a NLT) When read and understood in its original context, the clear answer to the above question is always a resounding “NO!” Nothing is impossible for God. Yet, in my life, and I’m sure in some of yours, more and more things are becoming, not only hard,Continue reading “When It Stops Being Funny”
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A God of My Own Creation (Part 2)
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see- such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities inContinue reading “A God of My Own Creation (Part 2)”
What About Physical Healing?
“Is anyone among your suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one whoContinue reading “What About Physical Healing?”
Another Look at Forgiveness
“I tell you the truth, all sin and blasphemy can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences. He told them this because they were saying, ‘He’s possessed by an evil spirit.’” (Mark 3:29-30 NLT) We blaspheme the Holy Spirit when we denyContinue reading “Another Look at Forgiveness”
Why I Believe (Part 2)
“But take courage! None of you will lose your lives, even though the ship will go down. For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom I serve stood beside me, and he said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul, for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God inContinue reading “Why I Believe (Part 2)”
What Are You Most Anticipating?
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in My name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes,Continue reading “What Are You Most Anticipating?”
Spiders on the Wall
“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the Scriptures say, ‘For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.’) No,Continue reading “Spiders on the Wall”
A Simple Question
“Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked. ‘My rabbi,’ the blind man said, ‘I want to see!’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Go, for your faith has healed you.’ Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down theContinue reading “A Simple Question”
How Do We Guard Our Heart?
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NLT) One of the first verses I memorized is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you whichContinue reading “How Do We Guard Our Heart?”
The Ten Bridesmaids
“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.” (Matthew 25:1-2 NLT) As a Jesus follower, do you consider yourself foolish or wise? What is the basis of your conclusion? In the parable referenced aboveContinue reading “The Ten Bridesmaids”
Walking With Jesus 