Shut Out

They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power  2nd Thessalonians 1:9  NIV   One night some reckless boys went over into a Mexican border town to check out the nightlife.  But they did not keep track of the time.  When... Continue Reading →

Contentment

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  Philippians 4:12  NIV   They were barely scraping by.  They were a... Continue Reading →

Hope for Righteousness

But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope.  Galatians 5:5  NIV   The woman got married to a Christian man.  Her experience with the church had not been that positive.  There were too many shady characters pushing others to be like them.  It did not sit well with... Continue Reading →

The Old Or The New

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!  2nd Corinthians 5:17  NIV   There once was a man who worked in the show business.  He traveled a lot and worked little.  He always had some money tucked away in a bank account somewhere, and... Continue Reading →

Really Among Us

and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, "God is really among you!"  1st Corinthians 14:25  NIV   Cautiously he stepped through the door and into the church.  The woman beside him was his travel agent.  She had invited him to come to church... Continue Reading →

God Of Peace

The God of peace be with you all. Amen.  Romans 15:33  NIV We talk of peace these days but we have no idea what it is that we are talking about.  We use it to describe a situation without hostility between two countries while we all know that much suspicion and precautionary action are still... Continue Reading →

Overcome With Good

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.  Romans 12:21  NIV So many of us let our thoughts, feelings, and our dealings with others fall into the uncharitable.  It is our responsibility to demonstrate the Lord´s love for all His creation.  It should be a natural reflex, but never forgotten.  To forget... Continue Reading →

See No Decay

because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.  Acts 2:27 (NIV)   God is the All-Powerful and All-Righteous One.  Those things that are able to stand in the Presence of God must have all impurities burned out of them.  To be with Him they must... Continue Reading →

They Know Jesus

Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.  John 21:12 (NIV) The Resurrected One prepares them breakfast on the shore of the Lake.  The weary fishermen pull their vessel to ground and accept Jesus´ invitation.  There is a fire... Continue Reading →

If We Love Jesus #God

"If you love me, you will obey what I command.’  John 14:15 (NIV) Jesus is teaching us.  He is urging us forward.  He is talking of miracles.  He is telling us that we too will see the Heavens part.  That same Power that flows in Him can come to us.  He is talking about answers... Continue Reading →

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