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 [...]
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 [...]
And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. Acts 5:11 When I was in elementary school, my mom used to take me to Westdale pharmacy in West Columbia. It was a mom and pop pharmacy where everyone knew your name, and the community visited there quite [...]
Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:6 I know it's hard to believe, but when I was a boy, I would not shut up. No, seriously. I would talk and talk and talk. I think that's why we never had a ton of company at our house. My [...]
...and they continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 Sometimes you just need to pray. There are other times in life when you need others to pray. Prayer is a significant opportunity God gave us to speak to Him and sense His presence in a way otherwise not felt. When [...]
We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. 1 John 5:18 People often ask me how a person can honestly know that they have been saved. Can we really know? [...]
You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:43-44 Seriously? Love who? Pray for who? Years ago, when I chose to follow the Lord and His call on my life, [...]
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. ~ James 1:26 Being a Christ-follower is a serious business. I can't even explain how serious, but there are so many missed opportunities for us to make a difference in the lives of [...]