My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27 If there is ever a verse that defines the Christian relationship, it is this one. Jesus says so much about Himself in this one verse, and we often overlook the simple things He wants us to understand. Now I [...]
Be filled with the Spirit... Ephesians 5:18 So often, we live lives that are out of control. The train is off the tracks, headed straight towards a dangerously sharp curve on the side of a mountain, and surely to crash in a heap of twisted metal. There will be no survivors, yet it [...]
Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but [...]
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do [...]
O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, that I may at once be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. Judges 16:28 I imagine there is never more of a self-centered approach to our faith in God than when we pray. I realize that sounds like a [...]
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:8,10 We owe love (v.8) Some of you won't like this, but the word love means to show [...]
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. 8 He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for [...]
"Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." Luke 1:38 Can you sense the excitement? It was a small town with a population of around 400 people, and everyone knew everyone. Nothing went unnoticed, and there was a buzz of excitement with the new engagement. Plans [...]
Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb [...]
10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Joy. Who's got time for it? [...]