In my vision the locusts ate every crop in the land, and I said to the LORD, “Forgive me for asking, but how can the nation survive? It’s so weak.” Then the LORD felt sorry and answered, “I won’t let it be destroyed.” The LORD showed me that he is going to send a ballContinue reading "The Kind of Prayer God Answers"
God Answers Prayer
Everyone will come to you because you answer prayer. (Psalm 65:2 CEV) The one thing that keeps me going back to God’s throne is knowing that He hears and answers prayer. Now, I’ve come to learn that He doesn’t necessarily answer it my way, but He does answer. Jesus had a similar confidence. Before raisingContinue reading "God Answers Prayer"
God’s Right Hand
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. (Acts 5:31 NIV) The Bible repeatedly states that after His ascension to heaven, Jesus was exalted to God’s own right hand–the place of honour and power. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on thisContinue reading "God’s Right Hand"
From Grief to Joy
I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. (John 16:20) I come from a culture where you're expected to grieve for up to a year after the death of a loved one, which means no festivities of any kind.Continue reading "From Grief to Joy"
The God Who Weeps is the God Who Cares
I was sharing the story of Lazarus with someone a few years ago. I was at the part where Jesus delayed His visit to His dying friend, when the person, who wasn't familiar with the story, was quick to interrupt me. "Why would Jesus let Lazarus' family suffer like that?" they asked angrily. To beContinue reading "The God Who Weeps is the God Who Cares"
New Again
By Marlene Tavares See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19 Easter and Spring are finally upon us. Easter is one of my favourite holidays (next to Christmas of course) and I love that Easter is celebrated at the beginning of spring. The weather getsContinue reading "New Again"
My Personal Passover
The Israelites had lived in Egypt 430 years. At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, God’s entire army left Egypt. God kept watch all night, watching over the Israelites as he brought them out of Egypt. Because God kept watch, all Israel for all generations will honor God by keeping watch this night—a watchnight. (Exodus 12:42 MSG) WhenContinue reading "My Personal Passover"
Heartwarming Words
They said to each other, “When he talked with us along the road and explained the Scriptures to us, didn’t it warm our hearts?” (Luke 24:32 CEV) God’s Word is heartwarming. No matter how discouraged, saddened, restless or weak we may feel, God’s Word has the power to lift us up. The two disciples onContinue reading "Heartwarming Words"
The Message of the Cross
I heard a message recently about how carrying a cross is symbolic of defying the norm. Living life differently from those around us puts us in a position of opposition. But isn't that exactly what Jesus did? He didn't meet people's expectations, but only the Father's. As a result, He was rejected by many andContinue reading "The Message of the Cross"
The Power of His Resurrection
By Marlene Tavares The other day I came across a quote that said, "We are made of flesh and bone but we must live as though we are made of steel." This quote really resonated with me because I think about this a lot. About how difficult life can be to live sometimes yet noContinue reading "The Power of His Resurrection"
Rising with the Son 