who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to all men 1st Thessalonians 2:15 NIV They were from a Christian high school. They had traveled to Europe and were visiting Paris. On the way back to their hotel one night, they met a... Continue Reading →
Be Filled With
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 NIV The man got home and went straight to the fridge. He had been waiting for this moment. He grabbed a cold one and cracked it open. He probably could have heard a little voice inside... Continue Reading →
In Your Heart
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, Ephesians 3:17 NIV He was a curious fellow who worked as a maintenance man in one of America´s professional sports arenas. He knew the old building like nobody else. But his co-workers thought... Continue Reading →
Christ´s Love Compels
For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 2nd Corinthians 5:14 A girl visiting a ranch in Southern Africa was taken on a drive. There were other teenagers along that day and they laughed and joked together. The driver stopped at a small dam... Continue Reading →
Do Everything in Love
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. 1st Corinthians 16:13-14 She was a single mother. She had to work long hours to keep her and her baby fed. She had bills to pay and a house to keep. It was hard for... Continue Reading →
Remain
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1st Corinthians 13:13 NIV Grandma was incredible. She was a pillar of faith. It did not matter what trouble there was to face, it was to be prayed over and properly left in God´s hands. She was filled... Continue Reading →
To Show God´s Approval
No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval. 1st Corinthians 11:19 NIV She worked hard. More than that she cared about the children she taught. Her children loved her and were happy to learn. The school where she worked was a religious institution. They prided... Continue Reading →
Knowledge Or Love
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 1st Corinthians 8:1 NIV Two men shared a couple of interests together. Both had owned a Landrover and both men were Christians. Whenever they got together they would share experiences they had with their 4x4s. ... Continue Reading →
By Love
‘By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 (NIV) How long did it take us to learn all that we need to do to be good Christians? Did it take years? Did it take months, weeks or even just a few days? Are we still... Continue Reading →
Letting Evil In
As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. John 13:27 (NIV) A man opens himself towards the enticements of evil. His eyes fill with the world. He has followed Jesus for some time, but he hasn´t given himself fully to the Lord. He keeps the pocket book held tightly. The teachings of... Continue Reading →
