He was accused of a crime he never committed. Witnesses were hired to lie. The jury was rigged. A judge swayed by politics handed down the death penalty. They killed him. And why? Because of the gift that only He could give.
Read more..Forget Him who never forgot us? Forget Him who poured His blood forth for our sins? Forget Him who loved us even to the death? Can it be possible? Yes, it is
Read more..Worship is magnifying or enlarging our vision of God. Of course his size doesn’t change, but our perception of him does. As we draw nearer, he seems larger. Isn’t that what we need? A big view of God?
Read more..“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store
Read more..Please open your Bible and read; John 2:1-11 What’s the significance of Jesus’ miracle of
Read more..God is changing you from the inside out. Ezekial 36:26-27 “I will put a new way of thinking inside you. I will take out the stubborn hearts of stone from your bodies, and I will give you obedient hearts of flesh. I will put my Spirit inside you and help you live by my rules and carefully obey my laws”
Read more..The prison of want. You've seen her prisoners. They are "in want." Paul says that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV). When we surrender to God the cumbersome sack of discontent, we don't just give up something; we gain something. God replaces it with...
Read more..Is a bad disposition something we have like a cold or the flu? Or do we have a choice? Paul says we do. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 he says, “We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.”
Read more..It was really windy when my grandson said, “Papa I can hear God’s voice in the wind… and he says he will help us find our way.” What wonderful thoughts innocently offered by a child!
Read more..God knows what is best. No struggle will come your way apart from his purpose, presence, and permission. What encouragement this brings! You are never the victim of nature or the prey of fate.
Read more..Prayer. Thank you Almighty God for revealing yourself as Abba Father! Thank you for loving me so much that you give me what I need, not what I want or deserve! Thank you for the very many kindnesses and loving deeds you have done for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Read more..As we enter a new year, we realize that last year is history and the coming year is a mystery. We do not know what the coming year will bring. We live in turbulent times — politically, morally, financially, and socially.
Read more..My prayer for us this week: "Heavenly Father we are so grateful that the wisdom you give us is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Please help us to be wise peacemakers who sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. In Jesus name, Amen."
Read more..When you have a chance to clap and cheer, do you take it? “In humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3
Read more..Praise is the most heavenly of Christian duties. The angels do not pray, but they never cease to praise both day and night. To be silent over God's mercies is to incur the guilt of ingratitude
Read more..Satisfaction is found in a life that reflects God’s priorities—and time with Him comes first. Read His Word. Not content? Time to examine your priorities.
Read more..Have you ever been in the position of looking for something you need and not being able to find it? It happens to me all the time, but then I call for my bride, who can find anything and suddenly there it is. I'm sure it wasn't there before. I couldn't see for looking.
Read more..Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care.
Read more..God repeatedly pledges his presence to his people! To Abram, God said, “Do not be afraid.
Read more..“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of
Read more..What will happen if your job disappears? Or your health diminishes? Or the economy takes
Read more..A life of godliness is characterized by a heart and mind bent toward the things of God. Although we will live imperfectly, our focus is to be on obeying His will and pleasing Him. Let's commit to becoming more like Jesus, the One who willingly gave Himself to God as a sacrifice for us
Read more..The Value of Pain You can’t bring a cup of cold water to someone if
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