For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, Colossians 2:9 NIV The little guy worked pretty hard. His mom combed his hair, but the child pressed his hair flat with his hand and plastered it to one side just like his dad. His father was a missionary. He wanted... Continue Reading →
From Now On
What I mean, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; 1st Corinthians 7:29 NIV A young man finally reached a point where he could buy a house. The girl he was engaged to, helped him choose a beautiful little place in the... Continue Reading →
Safe From Dark Hours #Closer to Jesus
"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.’ John 12:27 (NIV) The Shepherd Who is gathering, teaching, and caring for His beloved flock is brought close to His dark hour. He knows that His life... Continue Reading →
So We Can Believe #Jesus #God
‘I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me." John 11:42 (NIV) Why is it that we Christians are offended if anyone questions our belief? Is there more healing and restoration to God if and when we... Continue Reading →
To See Glory #God #Jesus #Heaven
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" Mark 11:40 (NIV) Jesus is still moved. He approaches the tomb where His friend is buried. Time has gone by. The last thing people think is that Jesus can still do something about the situation. Jesus... Continue Reading →
Jesus Baptized
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love;... Continue Reading →
Still Doubt?
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Matthew 28:16-17 (NIV) What an exciting time, Jesus had risen from the grave and was going to meet the disciples on the mountain. Incredible things were happening all around. ... Continue Reading →
He Is Risen!
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 (NIV)He has risen!Is there another statement that brings more hope and direction to our human race? Because of this fact, all our history, all our toils and all our sufferings have purpose. When the... Continue Reading →
Disowning Jesus
But Peter, in answer, said to him; ¨Although all the others are stumbled in connection with you, never will I be stumbled!¨ Matthew 26:33 (Reference Bible) Nobody would like to think that they would deny or disown Jesus. We would be like Peter and say that even if everyone else does that, we would hold... Continue Reading →
Those Given to Jesus
¨I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world¨. (John 17:6) The concept of pre-destination and the idea that not all people have been chosen by God is neither a popular topic nor a light one to bring up. I am afraid that many church leaders and teachers... Continue Reading →
