and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for. 1st Peter 2:8 NIV They went caving in the hills behind the house one night. It was exciting but the trip back to the house... Continue Reading →
Living Hope
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1st Peter 1:3 NIV Her husband was loving and doting He was sweet, funny and the nicest guy. Anyone... Continue Reading →
Save a Brother
remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James 5:20 NIV On a ranch way out in Africa, the children went exploring one day. They walked up into the hills behind the homesteads. The boys were seeking adventure.... Continue Reading →
Discipline
because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." Hebrews 12:6 NIV The visitors drove into the spacious garden of their friend´s house. As they came around a corner they could see the youngest son on a terrace at the bottom of the yard. He had found... Continue Reading →
Our Finding
There are a lot of people who can calmly and sternly say that they have met the Lord. But the real proof will come from a changing life. It will come from an overflow of love for both God and His children. It will come to people who are bewildered and yet overjoyed that Jesus... 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 →
Nothing Hidden
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV The children were only allowed to play on their tablet when they were given direct permission. They knew it. But one day their father had... Continue Reading →
The Radiance
The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 1: NIV They came down from Berlin to visit some friends in... Continue Reading →
One Mediator
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1st Timothy 2:5 NIV The woman could not sleep. She kept hearing a voice in her head saying, “The Lamb of God.” In desperation, she messaged her friend who she knew would be awake. “What does this mean?”... Continue Reading →
Times
Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 1st Thessalonians 5:1 NIV Their experts had the Bible all figured out. They could instruct you on everything. They could tell you what the prophets and apostles were thinking when they were writing. They could tell you what God calls... Continue Reading →
