God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. 1st Corinthians 12:31 NIV A family came to the end of the line. The wife was out of work and the unemployment check was about to end. His job wouldn’t cover for the family in a world where... Continue Reading →
This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 1st Corinthians 2:13 NIV They sat down in the poolside cafeteria to have a drink. As they did, they became aware of the discussion from a table next... Continue Reading →
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:11 NIV Christians have this joy that now we can live for something else. We no longer need to follow the trends of our society. We do not have to stand up to the standards of our times.... Continue Reading →
God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, Acts 19:11 God moves powerfully. In His name people are miraculously healed and people are amazed. However thrilling and beautiful the performance of miracles may seem, one thing must be remembered. It is the work of God. It is His business, His right, and His power. They are performed... Continue Reading →
When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6 (NIV) There was a day when the appearance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of people was more than evident. What do we find today? When a person starts believing in... Continue Reading →
" 'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.' " Acts 13:41 (NIV) The thought of Jesus is difficult for many people to swallow. The powers that be would not let everyone accept Christ readily. Some... Continue Reading →
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, Acts 13:9 (NIV) We Christian love to imagine ourselves as a warriors for the Lord. We love to think that our choice to believe in an all-powerful God brings strength to us. We like to think... Continue Reading →
"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up. Acts 9:34 (NIV) He has been in bed for 8 years. He has no control of his situation. He cannot move. He is paralyzed. But Peter visits. He is a man focused... Continue Reading →
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Acts 9:31 (NIV) The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit as if He is present like any other character written of... Continue Reading →
He led them out of Egypt and did wonders and miraculous signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the desert. Acts 7:36 (NIV) Seas part. Water flows out of rock. Food comes from nowhere. Birds, snakes, Fire in clouds, all sorts of amazing things happen when God shows up. ... Continue Reading →
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