Grace, Mercy, and Peace

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. 2nd John 1:3 NIV   A missionary man was invited out into one of the tribal lands to a church camp meeting. Many natives from the villages nearby came to hear the... Continue Reading →

Our Victory is Faith

for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1st John 5:4 NIV   A new classmate from high school started coming over to a boy´s house to visit. This student had moved up from a lower grade and the two had not been... Continue Reading →

Refusing Who Speaks

See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven? Hebrews 12:25 NIV   It was a big day for the children. But it... Continue Reading →

Distinguishing Faith

By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. Hebrews 11:29 NIV   It was not the first time he had fallen off the roof. On nearly every construction team there is a crazy one. He was the one they... Continue Reading →

Seated With Christ

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,  Ephesians 2:6  NIV   Their parents took them to church when they were young.  They came from humble farming backgrounds.  At night, after the chores were all done, they were taught to pray.  They would call... Continue Reading →

Only God

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.  1st Corinthians 3:7  NIV He thought he would be kind and share a quote from a classical Christian writer.  The quote had helped bring him closer to God.  So the man tried posting to his church´s Facebook... Continue Reading →

Know When To Say Sorry

Paul replied, "Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: 'Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.' "  Acts 23:5  (NIV)   Slap!  He takes it right across his face!  We have this natural reaction to fight back.  Paul returns the lash with harsh words. ... Continue Reading →

Never Stop Proclaiming

Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.  Acts 5:42 (NIV)   They have left their own pursuits to stand in the Presence of the Son of God!  They have walked with Jesus.  It has changed them. ... Continue Reading →

Spitting On Jesus

Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him.  Mark 15:19 (NIV) Jesus is betrayed into the hands of men bent on their own devious intentions.  He is brought before council and accused of many things.  In the end... Continue Reading →

The Most Important

`Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  Mark 12:30 (NIV) Here we are in the Presence of Jesus.  The scholars and teachers are pressing Him on important issues.  All those who care to know are fascinated by His... Continue Reading →

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