This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. — HebrewsContinue reading “Scars and Wisdom”
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Our Advocate (Part 2)
My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins butContinue reading “Our Advocate (Part 2)”
Our Advocate
My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sinsContinue reading “Our Advocate”
Reject the Accusing Voices!
Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by theContinue reading “Reject the Accusing Voices!”
In Stages
When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he laid his hands on him and asked, “Can you see anythingContinue reading “In Stages”
An Unshakeable, Everlasting Kingdom
They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, And talk of Your power, To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, And the glorious majesty of His kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations. — Psalms 145:11-13 NKJV During Jesus’ trial, Pilate asked, “‘Are You theContinue reading “An Unshakeable, Everlasting Kingdom”
Parenting
Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it. — Proverb 22:6 AMP In the book of 1 Samuel, reading the story of Eli and Samuel, it was sad toContinue reading “Parenting”
It’s All About the Kingdom (Part 3)
“…He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.”— Acts 1:3 NKJV; “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.”— Luke 4:43Continue reading “It’s All About the Kingdom (Part 3)”
It’s All About the Kingdom (Part 2)
“I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.”— Luke 4:43 NKJV; …Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”— Mark 1:14-15 NKJV Jesus preachedContinue reading “It’s All About the Kingdom (Part 2)”
Moving Forward in Faith (Part 3)
“All the king’s servants and the people of the king’s provinces know that if any man or woman goes to the king inside the inner court without being called, there is but one law—to be put to death…Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf…I and my youngContinue reading “Moving Forward in Faith (Part 3)”
Hills and Valleys 