Today If You Hear

Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." Hebrews 4:7 NIV   The young man lay in a small caravan parked in a friend´s yard in Australia. He had... Continue Reading →

In the Past

In the past, God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,  Hebrews 1:1 NIV   Sitting still in the pew the children tried to focus on what the preacher was saying. He was elaborating on some doctrinal point from the Scriptures. But their attention kept wandering. One of... Continue Reading →

Not Simply Words

because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.  1st Thessalonians 1:5  NIV   With many words, they taught her all the doctrines.  She was told everything you need to know about... Continue Reading →

In Our Hearts

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  2nd Corinthians 9:7  NIV   “Awe man!”  You could see it in their eyes.  They did not want to share.  Two children were asked by their parents to let the other... Continue Reading →

And By Spirit

And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.      1st Corinthians 6:11  NIV Disillusioned with life, a man returned to church.  For many years he had walked in the... Continue Reading →

The Way

About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.  Acts 19:23  (NIV)   Throughout history there have been times when people got all worked up about their beliefs.  Great disturbances have risen for and against God.  Can we detect anyone getting overly moved about where they stand with God now?  Are we? Christian... Continue Reading →

Christ Is Coming

As John was completing his work, he said: 'Who do you think I am? I am not that one. No, but he is coming after me, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.'  Acts 13:25  (NIV)   Paul draws his listeners of every generation to consider the past.  He points out how men touched... Continue Reading →

Wake Up!

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists.  Acts 12:7 (NIV)   Guards all around!  Mission impossible!  There´s no escape for the man of God, but wait! ... Continue Reading →

Carrying His Cross

So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).  John 19:17 (NIV) There He goes.  The Soldiers make Him load up His cross.  Jesus trudges off towards His place of death.  He is marching under the weight of... Continue Reading →

Let Go #of this world #Come to God #Jesus

The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go."  John 11:44 (NIV) Jesus calls and the man who was dead woke up and came out of the tomb.  He is still... Continue Reading →

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