The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered. (Genesis 39:2 NIV) The fact that the Lord was with Joseph is mentioned several times in Genesis 39, which more often than not, manifested itself through Joseph’s successful life. Every time the phrase, “the Lord was with Joseph” appears, it’s usually followed by the statement, “soContinue reading "A Sign of His Presence"
Don’t Look Back
As soon as they had brought them out, one of them said, “Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away!” But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19:17, 26 NIV) Those who walkContinue reading "Don’t Look Back"
Live the Life
I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10 ESV) What is abundant life? Is it an abundance of money, fame and stuff? If so, why have so many wealthy and famous people ended their own lives, and why does Jesus tell us that “life does not consist in an abundanceContinue reading "Live the Life"
A Different Kind of Spirit
But He turned and rebuked them [and He said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”]. (Luke 9:55-56 AMP) The "sons of thunder" didn't get it. James and John walked with Jesus for so long, yetContinue reading "A Different Kind of Spirit"
Shoulder Your Own Pack
Do your own work well, and then you will have something to be proud of. But don’t compare yourself with others. We each must carry our own load. (Galatians 6:4-5 CEV) The J.B. Phillips New Testament version puts it this way, “For every man must “shoulder his own pack.”’ We’re each responsible for carrying ourContinue reading "Shoulder Your Own Pack"
Don’t Settle for Less
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NIV) So many people have a problem believing this promise from the Bible that they end up settling for less. They settle for just any relationship, job, house, not realizing that there’s something better waitingContinue reading "Don’t Settle for Less"
Coffee Dates With Marlene
There are friends who are friends, and there is a friend that is closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 ABIPE) I’ve been blessed with many good friends over the years, but there’s only one that I’ve stayed in touch with, or who has rather, stayed in touch with me – Marlene. We’ve been good friendsContinue reading "Coffee Dates With Marlene"
Your Personal Bodyguard
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. (John 17:11 NIV) Good parents go the extra mileContinue reading "Your Personal Bodyguard"
Jakin and Boaz
He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. (1 Kings 7:21 NIV) While reading about the construction of the first Jerusalem temple, I was drawn to the names of the two pillars that were erected at the porticoContinue reading "Jakin and Boaz"
God Defends Us
Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.” “Why shouldn’t he respect you?” Satan remarked. “You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all hisContinue reading "God Defends Us"
Rising with the Son 