Many years ago in a land far away, some very religious people found out that they failed to recognize Jesus as the single most important part element to the life of a human. We are in danger now of downplaying the Son of God too. Each time we push off the thought of Him or... Continue Reading →
In Our Defense
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 1st John 2:1 NIV It was a simple camp near a spring of water. A stream ran by. They were... Continue Reading →
All It Takes
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2nd Peter 1:3 NIV His kayak floated in the blue water of the pool. A teenager sat in the cockpit and set up for the Eskimo roll... Continue Reading →
When God Speaks
Has the voice of God been booming in your ears lately? Or could we seek to be with Him a little harder and go the extra mile? The prize awaits those who will risk it all just to hear His will for them!
Faith Above Lions
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, Hebrews 11:33 NIV Leaving a National Park one day, some visitors stopped by the office building. They were greeted by an elderly man with a strange smile. His face was wrinkled terribly and when the guests... Continue Reading →
Foolish Human Effort
Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? Galatians 3:3 NIV There were ten athletes who were selected and flown in to compete for only three spots on a prestigious team. They had been selected over hundreds of applicants. One of the... Continue Reading →
Right There
So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. Romans 7:21 NIV Paul walks us through the difficulties and dangers of our sinful nature. He tries to show us that we are complex and divided souls. Recognizing our condition should spur us sufficiently to seek... Continue Reading →
Followers Of The Way
However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, Acts 24:14 (NIV) Admit, Worship, God, Follower, and the Way; these are the words Paul uses to... Continue Reading →
Leave It All
'Leave your country and your people,' God said, 'and go to the land I will show you.' Acts 7:3 (NIV) Instead of showing his own innocence Stephen retells the story of men who stubbornly refuse to listen to God and put Him before their traditions, their comforts and their own thinking. He starts with... Continue Reading →
Our Spirit And Guide
‘But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.’ John 16:13 (NIV) When we think of the Holy Spirit, what kind of sensations do we... Continue Reading →
