And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number Read more…
War. We are ready to fight. We are willing soldiers of God. Donned in His armor, we are grim-faced and iron-willed. Our resolve is firm. We use terse words to identify the targets we fight against. They threaten us. They threaten our Christianity. They threaten our “way of life” and Read more…
Christmas is almost here! Like many, you may have an idealized picture of the perfect Christmas. Perhaps you envision a Christmas similar to a romantic and tranquil Currier & Ives Christmas scene that depicts fallen snow on rolling hills, horse drawn sleighs, and restful trees. Unfortunately, this calm and peaceful Read more…
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 These verses give me great comfort. So often I have sat and wondered “What is God’s will for me? What should I be doing?” Read more…
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-He remains faithful forever. Psalms 146:5-6 Oh Lord, we thank You. We thank You for the provision You give us. Read more…
When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the offspring of David, and comes from Bethlehem, the Read more…
“And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” But he did not answer Read more…
“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me”. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Our names and our accomplishments are the materials Read more…
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a Read more…
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” – Jesus Christ (John 10:27) One of the things I am most grateful for in my life is prayer. How awesome is it that Jesus sent His Holy Spirit that indwells us and counsels us. It never Read more…