God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
(The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.) Acts 23:8 (NIV) They all have their opinions. They do not coincide. Are we speaking of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, or us? Some want to call themselves the remnant, the chosen, or... Continue Reading →
Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him- Acts 7:52 The story is always the same. Men resist looking to God. Stubbornly people refuse to turn their hearts and their lives to... Continue Reading →
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 (NIV) Early Christians put the question to Peter. They wanted to know what we should do. They were cut to... Continue Reading →
Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With Pilate's permission, he came and took the body away. John 19:38 (NIV) In this sad hour where Jesus is no longer here to walk freely and teach openly as... Continue Reading →
‘That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.’ John 17:21 (NIV) We Christians may tend to think that our brand of Christianity is the correct one and... Continue Reading →
‘They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.’ John 17:16-17 (NIV) We see Our Savior walking upon the earth with His eyes on God. His heart never leaves its focus for one minute. Jesus remains true to His mission and His... Continue Reading →
‘You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me." John 12:8 (NIV) Judas makes a cynical remark about Mary´s gift to Jesus. He is unhappy to see her waste such expensive perfume by pouring it all out on Jesus´ feet. He says that the money could have been used... Continue Reading →
"How can this be?" Nicodemus asked. "You are Israel's teacher," said Jesus, "and do you not understand these things? John 3:9-10 (NIV) Just what have we learned of God? Even if we look only at the Old Testament, what impression of Him do we get? Is He powerful? Is He wise? Is He at work... Continue Reading →
"How can this be?" Nicodemus asked. "You are Israel's teacher," said Jesus, "and do you not understand these things? John 3:9-10 (NIV) Just what have we learned of God? Even if we look only at the Old Testament, what impression of Him do we get? Is He powerful? Is He wise? Is He at work... Continue Reading →
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. " John 3:3 (NIV) Here it is! Jesus declares it! He teaches an all-important part or our journey of faith! He shows the religious leader who has come to ask of Him, that... Continue Reading →
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