What Measure

and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.  Ephesians 3:19  NIV   Two men stood talking about their faith one day in a warehouse.  One handed the other a copy of the book The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer.  This book... Continue Reading →

Through Jesus

For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.  Ephesians 2:18  NIV   A church was putting together a scene-by-scene display of the life of Christ.  Real people acted in the scenes as the visitors walked through the rooms.  One group of friends was selected to be in the crucifixion scene. ... Continue Reading →

Ask God For

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  Ephesians 1:17   There was once a youth retreat organized in a safari camp in Africa.  Accompanying the youths were several adults and one grandmother. ... Continue Reading →

Life of Faith

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  Galatians 2:20  NIV   A man once had a dream life.  He had a well-paying... Continue Reading →

Infiltrated Ranks

This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves.  Galatians 2:4  NIV   Before the start a game of paintball, the teams were given a couple of minutes to plan.  One team was on one hill and their... Continue Reading →

Aim For

Finally, brothers, good-bye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.  2nd Corinthians 13:11  NIV   The girl was pretty.  She was talented.  She had friends.  Early in life, she had been involved in competitions and pageants.  She... Continue Reading →

Test Faith

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test?  2nd Corinthians 13:5  NIV   The pilots of a light aircraft were unqualified to fly in bad weather, but they needed to refuel.  Dropping through a hole... Continue Reading →

Now!

For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation.  2nd Corinthians 6:2   The children filed in turn into the water in the bath at the front... Continue Reading →

Not By Sight

We live by faith, not by sight.  2nd Corinthians 5:7  NIV   In the evening they parked the car a short distance from the hide.  It was a small platform made of poles that stood a few meters off the ground.  The animal-viewing platform was in a remote game ranch in Africa and overlooked one... Continue Reading →

To Let Us Know

For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.  2nd Corinthians 2:4  NIV   The two men had shared many memorable experiences together.  Despite a difference in their age, they had gone... Continue Reading →

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