Have you noticed how most of the miracles have one thing in common: someone or something always tried to get in the way of someone receiving their miracle. Here are just some of the many examples we find in the Gospels: Jairus, the synagogue leader who went looking for Jesus for life, was told notContinue reading "Don’t Let It Get in the Way"
A Change of Direction
Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. (Luke 5:10-11 NIV) Simon Peter and his companions were fishermen. It wasn't like they had much choice anyway. One would think that with such a common tradeContinue reading "A Change of Direction"
Don’t Give Up!
When Jesus had finished speaking, he told Simon, “Row the boat out into the deep water and let your nets down to catch some fish.” “Master,” Simon answered, “we have worked hard all night long and have not caught a thing. But if you tell me to, I will let the nets down.” (Luke 5:4-5Continue reading "Don’t Give Up!"
He Cares, Do You Believe?
Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re about to drown?” (Mark 4:38 CEV) It amazes me how the disciples could ask Jesus this question when Mark clearly tells us that Jesus wasContinue reading "He Cares, Do You Believe?"
It Is Written, But What Does It Really Mean?
Finally, the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and had him stand on top of the temple. The devil said, “If you are God’s Son, jump off. The Scriptures say: ‘God will tell his angels to take care of you.They will catch you in their arms, and you will not hurt your feet on the stones.’”Continue reading "It Is Written, But What Does It Really Mean?"
Concealing Our Troubles
So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. (2 Corinthians 12:7 NLT) A family member is very fond of the saying, “Don’t wash your dirty laundry in public,” and I couldn’t agree more. It seemsContinue reading "Concealing Our Troubles"
When in Doubt Seek Him Out
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:8 NIV) The enemy always tries to bombard me with doubt, making me rethink certain things. Thankfully, when I seek Him out, God comes to my aid and protects me from the enemy's attacks, soContinue reading "When in Doubt Seek Him Out"
Satan, Get Lost!
But Jesus didn’t swerve. “Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works.” (Matthew 16:23 MSG) When Jesus spoke of His impending death, “Peter took him in hand, protesting, “Impossible, Master! That can never be!” (Matthew 16:22). From Peter's viewpoint, there was no room for suffering and deathContinue reading "Satan, Get Lost!"
Taste and See
Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. (Psalm 34:8 MSG) When I was a little girl, I had a very unrealistic fear of dogs. Our family had never owned a dog, yet I grew up believing that dogs were bad creatures. LookingContinue reading "Taste and See"
Heart Check-up
Then Jesus said: What comes from your heart is what makes you unclean. Out of your heart come evil thoughts, vulgar deeds, stealing, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, greed, meanness, deceit, indecency, envy, insults, pride, and foolishness. All of these come from your heart, and they are what make you unfit to worship God. (Mark 7:20-23Continue reading "Heart Check-up"
Rising with the Son 