For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations. — Psalm 22: 28 ESV When you sit down to watch or listen to the news these days, if you are like me, it can be quite depressing. All over the world, much of the news today is about wars, killings, natural disasters,Continue reading “God’s Kingship”
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Choice—A Powerful Gift
You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. — I Cor 6:12 NLT The quest to be free to live how we choose, free from any godly boundaries or restrictions is radically changingContinue reading “Choice—A Powerful Gift”
The LORD, Our Helper
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”
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”
Where Do You Seek Help?
“Ah, stubborn children,” declares the Lord, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh and to seekContinue reading “Where Do You Seek Help?”
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”
Much More (Part 1)
“And Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what shall we do about the hundred talents that I have given to the army of Israel?” The man of God answered, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this.”” — 2 Chronicles 25:9 ESV You might have heard this illustration before, whereContinue reading “Much More (Part 1)”
Pursue Peaceful Living (Part 2)
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”— John 14:27 AMP Many things canContinue reading “Pursue Peaceful Living (Part 2)”
Pursue Peaceful Living
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”— John 14:27 AMP There is aContinue reading “Pursue Peaceful Living”
Hills and Valleys 