God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth. 2nd Timothy 4:17 NIV The small group of friends walked under the large spreading trees in the African... Continue Reading →
Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." John 8:10-11 (NIV) They have gone. They are the ones who would hurl their stones. In the Light of... Continue Reading →
When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don't torture me!" Luke 8:28 (NIV) Who wants to consider such dark and unfavorable themes as evil spirits and demons? ... Continue Reading →
"Why? What crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, "Crucify him!" Mark 15:14 (NIV) What is it that evil has against good? Why in the world is it impossible for dark purposes to just leave the lighter purposes alone? How come the bad must always attack the good? Can it... Continue Reading →
So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Mark 9:20 (TNIV) By now everyone was watching expectantly. Jesus was on the scene. The power and authority of Jesus was in question. Even the followers... Continue Reading →
And he cured many who were ill with various diseases, and expelled many demons, and would not let the demons speak, because they knew him. Mark 1:34 (Byington) One may get a warm feeling when considering the mystery of angels. But what sensation comes over us when we talk of demons? Even in religious circles... Continue Reading →
“What have you to do with us, Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know you, I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” Mark 1:24 (Byingtons) Jesus had just begun His ministry. People had not yet had time to get to know His message or word to get around... Continue Reading →
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