No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. (Acts 5:13 NIV) In Acts chapter 5, we learn that sometimes people won't join your circle not because they don't like you, but because they're afraid of what a relationship with you will cost them. After Peter called out AnaniasContinue reading "Liked from Afar"
He is Touched by Your Faith!
While people were crowding and pressing against Him, Jesus stopped and asked the question, “Who touched me?” (Luke 8:45). Then Peter jumped in with his two cents, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you” (v.45). But Jesus wasn’t referring to just any touch, so He explained, “Someone touched me; I know that powerContinue reading "He is Touched by Your Faith!"
Unshakable
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’tContinue reading "Unshakable"
Prepared in Advance
Jesus told Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you will bring in people instead of fish.” (Luke 5:10 CEV) Simon was a fisherman for a long time, so when Jesus called him to be a fisher of men, it wasn’t a concept that he wasn’t familiar with. I’m not sure what God is callingContinue reading "Prepared in Advance"
Be Still
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10 NIV) Other versions put it this way: “Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God.” (GW) “Cease striving and know that I am God.” (NASB) Being still means to come to Him, let go of whatever it isContinue reading "Be Still"
No Empty Words
“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all IContinue reading "No Empty Words"
The Rewards of Giving
“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” (Luke 6:38 NLT) Over the years, I’ve come to realize how true this principle is. WheneverContinue reading "The Rewards of Giving"
Are You Thirsty?
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. (Psalm 42:1 NLT) Just as the life of the deer depends on water, our lives depend on God. Sadly, many people try to satisfy their deep thirst with other things, only to realize that God is the only One whoContinue reading "Are You Thirsty?"
Letting God Choose Our Friends for Us
Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. (Ephesians 6:21-22 NIV) BeforeContinue reading "Letting God Choose Our Friends for Us"
Be an Encourager
Joseph was one of the followers who had sold a piece of property and brought the money to the apostles. He was a Levite from Cyprus, and the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “one who encourages others.” (Acts 4:36-37 CEV) We all need encouragement. Words of encouragement can lift us up and help usContinue reading "Be an Encourager"
Rising with the Son 