Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor a prophet’s son, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’" (Amos 7:14-15 NIV) We can all probably relate to Amos becauseContinue reading "You Could be the One"
Pray for Others Always
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. (1 Samuel 12:23 NIV) Did you ever make it a habit to pray for others to the point that you felt remorse when you failed to pray for them? I believe that this isContinue reading "Pray for Others Always"
Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others
When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom. (Job 1:5 NIV) I like whatContinue reading "Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others"
Be Careful What You Ask For
Then she made a vow: Oh, God-of-the-Angel-Armies, if you’ll take a good, hard look at my pain, if you’ll quit neglecting me and go into action for me by giving me a son, I’ll give him completely, unreservedly to you. I’ll set him apart for a life of holy discipline. (1 Samuel 1:11 MSG) IContinue reading "Be Careful What You Ask For"
Rides with Jesus
By Marlene Tavares "This, then, is how you should pray." (Matthew 6:9 NIV) Some years ago, my best friend Farah and I went to the movies for our monthly get together and watched War Room, which is a movie about finding power in prayer. In the film, an elderly lady shares with a new friendContinue reading "Rides with Jesus"
In Jesus’ Name
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 NIV) Jesus’ name is so powerful. The Bible tells us: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must beContinue reading "In Jesus’ Name"
Praying According to His Will
He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT) Nothing else is known about Jabez, exceptContinue reading "Praying According to His Will"
The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. (Proverbs 22:6 NLT) While this is only a proverb, it does carry a very important truth. Even psychologists will tell you that the early years of a child’s life are crucial to their development. Therefore, it’s at thisContinue reading "The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child"
Let the Little Children Come
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14 NIV) I love children. If I'm speaking to someone and a child happens to be around, I'll start paying attention to the child instead. But I come from aContinue reading "Let the Little Children Come"
A Day of Rest
Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me. You have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God. No one is to work on that day—not you, your children, your slaves, your animals, or the foreigners who live in your towns. In sixContinue reading "A Day of Rest"
Rising with the Son 