Hostile To

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 →

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