But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth. 2nd Timothy 4:17 NIV The small group of friends walked under the large spreading trees in the African... Continue Reading →
Whatever You Do
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 NIV The wind was rushing through the open side of the plane. “Go!” He heard the shout and he dove into the void with eyes... Continue Reading →
Free To
Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman. Galatians 4:31 NIV High above the river, they secured the lines to the bridge. A young lady stepped up for her turn. She was a foreigner and did not yet speak the language well. They explained to her what... Continue Reading →
What Counts
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts. 1st Corinthians 7:19 The children came around with the basket. People were dropping their tithes, their offerings, and their loose change into it. But they had nothing in their pockets to give. They probably could have given their last two coins like... Continue Reading →
See The Light
As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. Acts 9:3 (NIV) He is a man on a mission. He thinks he is pleasing God. He takes it upon himself to do away with all those who do not believe as the church says is acceptable. But he... Continue Reading →
Disciples Perform Miracles
The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. Acts 5:12 (NIV) Believers gather in the name of the Lord. They come together to worship Him. But the ones who had walked this earth with the Saviour Jesus Christ are looked... Continue Reading →
Go On To Believe
Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. John 20:8 (NIV) Suddenly the door bursts open and Mary rushes in. She is hardly making sense. She is saying that Jesus is no longer in His tomb. The news shocks Peter and John. “What in the world... Continue Reading →
CRUCIFIED!
Here they crucified him, and with him two others--one on each side and Jesus in the middle. John 19:18 (NIV) They did it! They finally got their way! They achieved what they wanted to do. They got Jesus out of their picture. He is finally out of the scene for them; at least this is... Continue Reading →
Remarkable Faith #Jesus #Christ #God
The man answered, "Now that is remarkable! You don't know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes.’ John 9:30 (NIV) Here is a man who has come into contact with Jesus for the first time. He is a changed man. He has been restored to health. He is excited. He is free to... Continue Reading →
Not Condemned
Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." John 8:10-11 (NIV) They have gone. They are the ones who would hurl their stones. In the Light of... Continue Reading →
