Live For

As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 1st Peter 4:2 NIV   The two men had grown up together. Now they were both recently married. They left their wives at home one day and drove down into the... Continue Reading →

Mystery Made Known

And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,  Ephesians 1:9  NIV A professional mascot in the NBA once did a sketch during one of his team´s home games.  An evil magician tied up the mascot and took him to the middle of... Continue Reading →

Time It Takes

He overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance.  All this took about 450 years.  Acts 13:19-20  (NIV)   We are impatient.  We want everything now.  In our hurry we unconsciously try to apply our haste to God.  We think that He should move without irritating us with... Continue Reading →

Given From Above

Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin."  John 19:11 (NIV) Would our spiritual life, and consequently our every-day life become infinitely less complicated if we could just get one... Continue Reading →

Find Out About Jesus

If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. John 7:17 (NIV) Jesus says that those who truly choose to do God´s will are the ones who will find out about Him and where His teachings are coming from.  To... Continue Reading →

What Food?

"My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.’  John 4:34 (NIV) They offer Jesus some food.  He´s got to be hungry.  But He doesn´t accept it.  Instead Christ tells them that He is fed by Something they don´t seem aware of.  He says He... Continue Reading →

Watching What Jesus is Gonna Do

So they were watching him closely to see whether he would cure the man on the Sabbath, in order that they might accuse him.  Mark 3:2 (Reference Bible) It sounds strange to say it, but not everyone who has their eyes on Jesus is looking with good intentions.  Those observing Him that day to see... Continue Reading →

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