Courage to Look

When one truly opens themselves to the message of salvation we find in the Scriptures, we can painfully see how much we still need a Savior. But this painful realization is never pleasant and far too often many of us are not willing to make that examination of our hearts with the Lord. Shall we... Continue Reading →

In God´s Presence

For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence. Hebrews 9:24 NIV   A small team of performers was getting ready to do a show during the half-time of one of the NBA season´s biggest... Continue Reading →

Christ Is All

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.  Colossians 3:11  NIV   Landing at a small airport in a central African country, two pilots found that there was going to be a wedding that evening.  The people who kindly offered... Continue Reading →

Into the Kingdom

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,  Colossians 1:13  NIV   They crossed over the border just before it closed one night.  In the morning they left the security of the motel and set out into a war-torn African country.  They... Continue Reading →

Through the Veil

Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.  2nd Corinthians 3:15  NIV   Two friends used to love to discuss Bible passages.  They both came from the same religious background.  They both loved the Lord.  But one went to the Word to draw a distinct line between those who were... 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 →

Rejoice With

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.  1st Corinthians 12:26   They met together.  They were two families from two different religions.  One family knew their Bibles inside and out.  They went to all the meetings.  They purposefully hit the streets in order... Continue Reading →

Setting Hearts On

Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did.  1st Corinthians 9:6  NIV He loved her and she loved him.  They ran around in the same high school group but they were just friends.  She was sensitive, sweet, and had a contagious laugh.  He went... Continue Reading →

For God´s Mercy

For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.  Romans 11:32  NIV Every person from every age is bound to something.  We may not realize it.  Some may never care to look and take note of what that thing really is.  We are bound to a... Continue Reading →

IN Christ

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,  Romans 8:1  NIV Christians may latch on to certain Bible texts that hold for us an immeasurable treasure.  The text which states that there is now no condemnation for us must rank amongst the sweetest texts in all the Scriptures.  The person... Continue Reading →

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