After they had come out of the water, the Lord’s Spirit took Philip away. The official never saw him again, but he was very happy as he went on his way. (Acts 8:39 CEV) I wonder if the Ethiopian eunuch ever learned Philip’s name. Philip had played a big part in helping him understand theContinue reading "Remaining Anonymous"
Choosing What’s Better
The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things, but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 CEV) I witness a Martha moment every time I visit family and friends. They’re so caught up withContinue reading "Choosing What’s Better"
My Hiding Place
You are my hiding place. (Psalm 32:7 NIV) Who or what is your hiding place? The person or place you run to when you need to get away from it all? While I'm constantly discovering new, quiet places to run to I always know Who my hiding place is. Jesus, the One who is alwaysContinue reading "My Hiding Place"
When Jesus is More Than Enough
When Jesus got to the tree, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down. Today is my day to be a guest in your home.” Zacchaeus scrambled out of the tree, hardly believing his good luck, delighted to take Jesus home with him. (Luke 19:5-6 MSG) In Luke 19, we're introduced to Zacchaeus, “the headContinue reading "When Jesus is More Than Enough"
Change is Coming
I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. They will be my people, and I will be their God. (EzekielContinue reading "Change is Coming"
Accept His Touch
Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. (Matthew 8:3 NIV) I came across this "touch-me-not" plant at work a few years ago. I accidentally touched it and due to its highly sensitive nature its compound leaves folded inward and drooped, which is theirContinue reading "Accept His Touch"
Go Your Way
He replied, “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled upand sealed until the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:9 NIV) God gave different visions to Daniel and explained them. However, there was one about the end of times which undoubtedly raised a question in Daniel’s mind, and which surprisingly God wouldn’t answer. Instead,Continue reading "Go Your Way"
Picking Up the Broken Pieces
He heals the heartbroken and bandages their wounds. (Psalm 147:3 MSG) "You can't undo ten years of bad parenting in a day," said a colleague once after a hectic day at work. But running away was not an option either. "If I leave and you leave, who will be left to help them?" advised anotherContinue reading "Picking Up the Broken Pieces"
Trust the Creator
“‘For here’s what I’m going to do: I’m going to take you out of these countries, gather you from all over, and bring you back to your own land. I’ll pour pure water over you and scrub you clean. I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I’ll remove the stoneContinue reading "Trust the Creator"
The Best Compass
Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God’s servants to do all kinds of good deeds. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 CEV) Someone once described the Bible as a compass, and history has shownContinue reading "The Best Compass"
Rising with the Son 