But He turned and rebuked them [and He said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”]. (Luke 9:55-56 AMP) The “sons of thunder” didn’t get it. James and John walked with Jesus for so long, yetContinueContinue reading “A Different Kind of Spirit”
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Shoulder Your Own Pack
Do your own work well, and then you will have something to be proud of. But don’t compare yourself with others. We each must carry our own load. (Galatians 6:4-5 CEV) The J.B. Phillips New Testament version puts it this way, “For every man must “shoulder his own pack.”’ We’re each responsible for carrying ourContinueContinue reading “Shoulder Your Own Pack”
Don’t Settle for Less
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NIV) So many people have a problem believing this promise from the Bible that they end up settling for less. They settle for just any relationship, job, house, not realizing that there’s something better waitingContinueContinue reading “Don’t Settle for Less”
Coffee Dates With Marlene
There are friends who are friends, and there is a friend that is closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 ABIPE) I’ve been blessed with many good friends over the years, but there’s only one that I’ve stayed in touch with, or who has rather, stayed in touch with me – Marlene. We’ve been good friendsContinueContinue reading “Coffee Dates With Marlene”
Your Personal Bodyguard
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. (John 17:11 NIV) Good parents go the extra mileContinueContinue reading “Your Personal Bodyguard”
Jakin and Boaz
He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. (1 Kings 7:21 NIV) While reading about the construction of the first Jerusalem temple, I was drawn to the names of the two pillars that were erected at the porticoContinueContinue reading “Jakin and Boaz”
God Defends Us
Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.” “Why shouldn’t he respect you?” Satan remarked. “You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all hisContinueContinue reading “God Defends Us”
Just Not Ready
My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV) I like how in one of the federal electionContinueContinue reading “Just Not Ready”
First Priority
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33 NLT) I’ve learned that putting God first makes everything else fall into place. Spending time with Him before moving on to the rest of the day’s activities gives me more than enough time toContinueContinue reading “First Priority”
November: A Month to Remember
There’s something about the last few months of the year that excites me. It seems as though God gives us amazing dreams and wonderful promises in the beginning of the year and then waits until the end to bring them to pass. It’s that time of the year we finally seem to get our breakthrough.ContinueContinue reading “November: A Month to Remember”
Rising with the Son 