I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7 NIV Schools came together to compete in an athletic event. In the confusion, one small boy did not hear the call for his age group. By the time his parents got him to the starting... Continue Reading →
Tested in the Fire
his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. 1st Corinthians 3:13 NIV It was the day they had trained for. They were trying out to make the team and... Continue Reading →
Law Or Faith
For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless, Romans 4:14 NIV Paul draws a necessary line between those who put their confidence in complying with ordinance, and people who put their faith in their relationship with Christ. One approach is to think we become... Continue Reading →
Keep Watch!
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. Acts 20:28 (NIV) Beware! Guard yourselves! Watch out! Pay careful attention! The warning is given. Part of what we are warned about is... Continue Reading →
Healing Effects Of Jesus
He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. Acts 3:8 (NIV) Peter offers the poor crippled beggar a healing hand. As he and John touch him and lift him to his feet, the Spirit of God in them... Continue Reading →
The Paths Of Life
‘You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.' Acts 2:28 (NIV) Jesus became flesh. He walked as every human being has upon this earth. God in His wisdom found a Way to put Himself in our shoes. Love itself became Man. He suffered... 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 →
One Who Sees Testifies
The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. John 19:35 (NIV) They want to clean up the mess before their solemn day. But when they are going to break the legs of our Saviour,... Continue Reading →
Bearing Fruit #to God #Jesus
‘This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.’ John 15:8 (NIV) It has been taught in Christian circles that Jesus´ instruction on bearing fruit means that we should win converts to our religious institution. However beneficial this may be for everyone involved, is it really what... Continue Reading →
A Place For Us
In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:2 (NIV) Can we imagine how great that house where God lives really is? When we hear Jesus speak of where God dwells, do we get the... Continue Reading →
