There is a problem with being human. We tend to think the thoughts of humans and choose to see only the things humans see. This, we cannot do when it comes to things that deal with God, eternity, and our Savior Jesus Christ. For those things, we must rely on the Holy Spirit. God in... Continue Reading →
The Revelation
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John Revelation 1:1 As a man lay sleeping one night his eyes were opened like never before. He saw as clear as day an... Continue Reading →
All It Takes
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2nd Peter 1:3 NIV His kayak floated in the blue water of the pool. A teenager sat in the cockpit and set up for the Eskimo roll... Continue Reading →
How Much Further?
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. James 5:8 NIV Driving South took hours. For the children, each hour seemed an eternity. Every so often one of them would not be able to contain it any longer and would ask, “How much further is it?” The mother would... Continue Reading →
Persevere Under Trial
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV Two young men parked their 4X4 where the remote Mexican trail ended. Once in the waves, they realized that this... Continue Reading →
Appointed for Salvation
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1st Thessalonians 5:9 NIV It was a small aircraft. The pilots needed to fly over a Northwest African country. They did not have enough fuel to fly around it. But that country was in a civil... Continue Reading →
Not Like the Rest
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 1st Thessalonians 4:13 NIV He was one of the gang. He was always there when the group of friends got together. He had a pleasant character. There were... Continue Reading →
Live in Jesus
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, Colossians 2:6 NIV He grew up in a Christian home. He went to Christian schools. He was an aspiring person and graduated with his doctorate. He built up his own practice and made it into a pillar in his... Continue Reading →
Want to Know Christ
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, Philippians 3:10 NIV A young girl went for a walk in the countryside with her family. While they were walking, a puppy came running over to greet them. It... Continue Reading →
Wake Up
for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:14 NIV At sea, a man was rowing through the night. They did not have much food on board so they had a line out... Continue Reading →
