Why?

One of you will say to me: "Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?"  Romans 9:19  NIV Why?  Why?  Why?  We have all been there!  There are surely times when our pain or struggles are more than we can bear.  The situations we face are too much for us and... Continue Reading →

For The Good

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28  NIV   John was in a wheelchair.  An accident had left him crippled.  Yet he was the most incredibly positive person.  When you met him, you felt pity. ... Continue Reading →

Taken Into Account

for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law.  Romans 5:13   When we see ourselves in an ever fuller Light of God, our transgressions loom into view.  Many are the tricks of heart and conscious that would downplay our responsibility... Continue Reading →

Peace Through Jesus

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,  Romans 5:1  NIV Christians all over the world wake up each morning and open their Bibles.  They worship God.  They attend services during the week. They watch, listen or read uplifting content.  They go out and engage... Continue Reading →

Father Of Faith

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be."  Romans 4:18  NIV   Throughout the Bible and on into our times churches and people everywhere have called Abraham the father of their faith.  Each person inside... Continue Reading →

God´s Human Son

regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David,  1: 3  NIV   Many are divided.  Some choose to have hope.  Others say it is impossible.  Even within the church family, some have their doubts.  But it all comes down to this!  Should we believe that God sent His own... Continue Reading →

Run Aground

But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf.  Acts 27:41  (NIV)   Have we been there?  We struggle against winds and waves that toss us for days.  The elements are unleased against us... Continue Reading →

Incredible God!

Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? Acts 26:8 (NIV) Man has got it wrong. We fail every time. We trust the things we can touch. We put our faith in what we can see. We study science and because it seems solid, we trust it. The Bible on... Continue Reading →

Clear Before God

So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.  Acts 24:16  (NIV)   Our God sees everything!  Our God knows when we would even fool ourselves!  Our God know when we would like to think we are good and correct, but are actually just hoping our consciences will not betray us. ... Continue Reading →

Beliefs

(The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.)  Acts 23:8  (NIV)   They all have their opinions.  They do not coincide.  Are we speaking of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, or us?  Some want to call themselves the remnant, the chosen, or... Continue Reading →

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