Strength

“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”’” (Mark 12:29-30 NLT) Strength is a gift we often overlook until weContinue reading “Strength”

Verbalized Faith

“Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and said, ‘Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.’ AfterContinue reading “Verbalized Faith”

The Paradox of Death

“For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of His Son while we were still His enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of His Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” (RomansContinue reading “The Paradox of Death”

The Gift of Communication

“When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. For it is not you who will be speaking – it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” (Matthew 10:19-20 NLT) A few days ago, I sharedContinue reading “The Gift of Communication”

Our Vocations

“I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when He appears to set up His Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.” (2 TimothyContinue reading “Our Vocations”

Sharing the Good News of Jesus (Part 1)

“But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went.” (Acts 8:4 NLT) Helping those in our spheres of influence to know Jesus takes time and persistence, but with the Lord’s help and guidance, it can become a lifestyle. By God’s grace, over the years God has used me to leadContinue reading “Sharing the Good News of Jesus (Part 1)”