Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10 ESV It’s quite hilarious how we look to fellow human beings for help in this world. In our different countries,Continue reading “The LORD, Our Helper”
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Stones
“…He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.”— John 8:7 NKJV The statement above was made by Jesus in the story of the woman caught “in the very act” of adultery. I often wonder where the man she was caught in the very act with was! The scribesContinue reading “Stones”
Who and What Do You Believe?
I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it isContinue reading “Who and What Do You Believe?”
A Greater Miracle
When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! … But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”— Luke 10:17-20 NLT Jesus sent out seventy-two disciples aheadContinue reading “A Greater Miracle”
Scars and Wisdom
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”
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”
Hills and Valleys 