5. having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire, 6. to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favor in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:5-6 WEB It is a lovely thing to have such an honorable purpose... Continue Reading →
Nowhere Better To Be
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 WEB A small child falls and they run to their mother. They find comfort there, wrapped in her arms. When we grow up, our problems only seem to grow along with us. We may not be... Continue Reading →
One To Run To
1. If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. 3. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ... Continue Reading →
The Power Of Meeting Jesus
6. But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” 7. He took him by the right hand and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received strength. Acts 3:6-7 Something wonderful... Continue Reading →
Life After Death
I am the first and the last, and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades. (Revelation 1:17-18 WEB) While most of the crazy world around us chases after everything else under the sun, we can choose to pursue... Continue Reading →
Where To Go
5. Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:5-6 WEB If we want to find a mentor, we should go... Continue Reading →
Come To Christ
Written in the first chapter of the book of Matthew is a story. It is a magical story of a couple who came into contact with God. The Father moves. His plans include the lives of all humanity. He is working far above our natural abilities to comprehend. He is carefully laying out His plan... Continue Reading →
The Big Step
10. "Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. 11. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes?’" Mark 12:10-11 WEB There is a step of faith that far too many are not willing to take. It would set us apart... Continue Reading →
Nothing Less Than God´s Presence
I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet. Revelation 1:10 WEB If we can get still enough, if we can get focused enough, we can come right before the very throne of God with our worship. We can enter the throne room so-to-speak... Continue Reading →
More Of Christ For Us
7. Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8. For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 WEB There is still a deceiver... Continue Reading →
