The One Far Above

far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.  Ephesians 1:21  NIV   A man wanted to pray with visitors that had come to study the Bible with him.  But they said that they would... Continue Reading →

Everything But

"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive.  1st Corinthians 10:23  NIV The hyenas came into the camp every night looking for food.  But one night a couple of campers were ready for them. They waited in their sleeping bags until they heard the hyena open the lid of... Continue Reading →

What Reward?

What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it.  1st Corinthians 9:18  NIV The little guy worked hard.  His parents had given him some goals to work on.  They made him a behavior chart. ... Continue Reading →

Spirit Not Men

so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.  1st Corinthians 2:5  NIV They came to his door.  He let them in.  They began meeting regularly to examine at the Scriptures with him.  Several months went by.  But something was missing.  The evangelists were convicted and sincere.  They talked of... Continue Reading →

Watch Out!

I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.  Romans 16:17  NIV We are warned to be on the alert for people who put obstacles in the way of others and make it... Continue Reading →

Set Apart

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."  Acts 13:2 (NIV)   The Holy Spirit Speaks!  If we care to take note, we see that it happens when certain conditions are met.  People have their... Continue Reading →

By What Power?

They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?"  Acts 4:7 (NIV)   Curing the incurable is not an easy task.  Uneducated men elaborating the word of God before the biggest authorities in the church takes inspiration.  People´s lives changed, hearts... Continue Reading →

Who Chooses Who?

‘You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.’  John 15:16 (NIV) We Christians constantly make a subtle yet consequential mistake.  Because we are the ones doing the thinking, we unconsciously believe... Continue Reading →

Asking Jesus

‘If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.’  John 15:7 (NIV) Nearly everyone has at least one store that really thrills them.  It may be a clothes store for some, a trinkets store for others.  It could be music or bookstore or... Continue Reading →

No Excuses

‘He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.’  John 14:24 (NIV) Now we have it.  There can be no excuses.  Jesus has instructed us.  He has shown us the Way.  He has worked hard.  He has... Continue Reading →

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