Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV) Joshua had big shoes to fill. After Moses’ death, Joshua went from being Moses’ assistant to becoming his successor. Therefore, it was Joshua,ContinueContinue reading “Facing Our Fears”
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The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8 NIV) People change. Some change for better and others for worse. However, the good news is, Jesus Christ doesn’t. He is the same loving, forgiving, compassionate and faithful person that He was years ago and will continue to be the same in yearsContinueContinue reading “The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever”
Flee From Idolatry
So, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols. (1 Corinthians 10:14 NLT) The Corinthian Christians’ pagan background incited Paul to write to them about the need to flee from idolatry. And while we may not necessarily come from a pagan background, we still need to consider Paul’s words because we’re not exempt fromContinueContinue reading “Flee From Idolatry”
Small Yet Powerful
Take control of what I say, O LORD, and guard my lips. (Psalm 141:3 NLT) What a wise plea! It’s amazing how the tongue, a small part of the body, is what gets us in big trouble. I’m reminded of the Apostle James’ description of the tongue; he nailed it on the head. That’s whyContinueContinue reading “Small Yet Powerful”
Value People
One day on our way to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl. She had a spirit in her that gave her the power to tell the future. By doing this she made a lot of money for her owners. The girl followed Paul and the rest of us and keptContinueContinue reading “Value People”
Saving the Best for Last
When the host tasted the water that had become wine (he didn’t know what had just happened but the servants, of course, knew), he called out to the bridegroom, “Everybody I know begins with their finest wines and after the guests have had their fill brings in the cheap stuff. But you’ve saved the bestContinueContinue reading “Saving the Best for Last”
He’ll Do It Again
God saved us from the threat of death, and we are sure that He will do it again and again. (2 Corinthians 1:10 CEV) One of the wonderful things about God is His reliability. Whenever we have a problem and He comes through for us, we can be sure that He’ll do it again whenContinueContinue reading “He’ll Do It Again”
God’s Got Your Back
Israel, you will know that I stand at your side. (Joel 2:27 CEV) It’s great to have someone by our side during a time of need, especially if that someone is God Himself. Paul could testify to that. He says, “The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. EveryoneContinueContinue reading “God’s Got Your Back”
Opposition From Within
But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!” For even his brothersContinueContinue reading “Opposition From Within”
Embracing the Tough Times
So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect… About that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way. (Acts 19:20, 23 NLT) Many are fond of the success of the early church and like to imitate its pattern, but did you know that there’s a strong correlation between theContinueContinue reading “Embracing the Tough Times”
Rising with the Son 