Slaves To

They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity - for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. 2nd Peter 2:19 NIV   From an open thatched hut where they were having the church ceremony, the youths could see down onto the dam wall. They were all gathered there in... Continue Reading →

In The World Not As

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.  2nd Corinthians 10:3  NIV   She saw the teenager coming up the walk in shorts and a polo.  She just happened to be there after dropping her own son at the church´s Friday night youth service.  As the young... Continue Reading →

Making Plans

So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.  Romans 15:28  NIV We read the Bible and see how even Godly men and women made their plans.  The outcome of those plans may rarely have played... Continue Reading →

Kick Against God

We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'  Acts 26:14  (NIV)   He works with passion.  He works for the church.  He believes his mission is one from God.  All... Continue Reading →

When The Lord Says “Go!”

The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.  Acts 9:11 (NIV)   Jesus calls.  He speaks to His servant.  He tells him to get up and go.  He sends him on a mission to a place where... Continue Reading →

See The Light

As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.  Acts 9:3 (NIV)   He is a man on a mission.  He thinks he is pleasing God.  He takes it upon himself to do away with all those who do not believe as the church says is acceptable.  But he... Continue Reading →

Time For Jesus

Therefore Jesus told them, "The right time for me has not yet come; for you any time is right.’  John 7:6 (NIV) It is nearly time for the holiday.  Jesus´ brothers who don’t really believe in Him say He should go make Himself known.  He responds by saying His time in not yet come.  He... Continue Reading →

The Work Of Jesus

"I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me.’  John 5:36 (NIV) Jesus is on the spot.  He is forced to expose where the hearts are of those who oppose Him.  He... Continue Reading →

The Lord Needs It

As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?"  They replied, "The Lord needs it."  Luke 19:33-34 (NIV) Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem.  He sends some followers into the town ahead of Him with a mission.  He tells them what to do.  He tells them what... Continue Reading →

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