for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV At the age of 15, a young man found a job and started working. He quickly became a good employee. But he dreamt of more. At the age of 21, he bought his... Continue Reading →
Greater Gifts
But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. 1st Corinthians 12:31 NIV A family came to the end of the line. The wife was out of work and the unemployment check was about to end. His job wouldn’t cover for the family in a world where... Continue Reading →
Boast
Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." 1st Corinthians 1:31 NIV He sat anxiously in the pew remembering fondly when his parents brought him to church each week. But those years were lost now to the busy pressures of life. He was pleased when the speaker stepped up to... Continue Reading →
God Of Peace
The God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33 NIV We talk of peace these days but we have no idea what it is that we are talking about. We use it to describe a situation without hostility between two countries while we all know that much suspicion and precautionary action are still... Continue Reading →
The Depth Of God
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Romans 11:33 NIV When the awareness of God overcomes an individual, there comes an overwhelming sense of awe! Anyone who has ever been swept over with this realization from above, anyone who... Continue Reading →
God´s Purpose
Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: Romans 9:11 NIV We do not begin to take any steps closer to God until we get one thing straight. God´s creation, which we form a considerable part, is His. We are His design.... Continue Reading →
Credit For Credit
being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." Romans 4:21-22 NIV We cannot possibly know everything about our limitless God. But we can bow to Him. We can give Him credit for being God. We can also give Him credit... Continue Reading →
Worthwhile God
Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. 1:28 NIV Results come from a cause. The state of mankind is a result. Look around us and we can see that our situation... Continue Reading →
God´s Human Son
regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 1: 3 NIV Many are divided. Some choose to have hope. Others say it is impossible. Even within the church family, some have their doubts. But it all comes down to this! Should we believe that God sent His own... Continue Reading →
Sanctified
to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' Acts 26:18 (NIV) There are people who do not concern themselves with being sanctified in... Continue Reading →
