risingwiththeson

Be Careful What You Ask For

Then she made a vow: Oh, God-of-the-Angel-Armies, if you’ll take a good, hard look at my pain, if you’ll quit neglecting me and go into action for me by giving me a son, I’ll give him completely, unreservedly to you. I’ll set him apart for a life of holy discipline. (1 Samuel 1:11 MSG) IContinueContinue reading “Be Careful What You Ask For”

Rides with Jesus

By Marlene Tavares “This, then, is how you should pray.” (Matthew 6:9 NIV) Some years ago, my best friend Farah and I went to the movies for our monthly get together and watched War Room, which is a movie about finding power in prayer. In the film, an elderly lady shares with a new friendContinueContinue reading “Rides with Jesus”

In Jesus’ Name

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 NIV) Jesus’ name is so powerful. The Bible tells us: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must beContinueContinue reading “In Jesus’ Name”

Praying According to His Will

He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT) Nothing else is known about Jabez, exceptContinueContinue reading “Praying According to His Will”

The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. (Proverbs 22:6 NLT) While this is only a proverb, it does carry a very important truth. Even psychologists will tell you that the early years of a child’s life are crucial to their development. Therefore, it’s at thisContinueContinue reading “The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child”

Let the Little Children Come

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14 NIV) I love children. If I’m speaking to someone and a child happens to be around, I’ll start paying attention to the child instead. But I come from aContinueContinue reading “Let the Little Children Come”

A Day of Rest

Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me. You have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God. No one is to work on that day—not you, your children, your slaves, your animals, or the foreigners who live in your towns. In sixContinueContinue reading “A Day of Rest”

Don’t Worry

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life.” (Matthew 6:25 NLT) Research has shown that unnecessary anxiety is the cause of many illnesses. However, Christians have also proven that the time taken to read and meditate on God’s Word and pray has helped to reduce stress and therefore, the unnecessary tripsContinueContinue reading “Don’t Worry”

Remaining Anonymous

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 theContinueContinue 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 withContinueContinue reading “Choosing What’s Better”