risingwiththeson

Minding Our Own Business

Peter turned and saw Jesus’ favorite disciple following them. He was the same one who had sat next to Jesus at the meal and had asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?” When Peter saw that disciple, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “What is it to you, if I wantContinueContinue reading “Minding Our Own Business”

You’ll Get It All Back

“The LORD can give you much more than that.” (2 Chronicles 25:9 NIV) In addition to the men he had hired from Judah to fight in his army, King Amaziah of Judah also hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel. However, a prophet from God told him to dismiss the Israelite troops, reminding himContinueContinue reading “You’ll Get It All Back”

Spiritual Discernment

In Jerusalem during Passover many people put their faith in Jesus, because they saw him work miracles. But Jesus knew what was in their hearts, and he would not let them have power over him. No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew. (John 2:23-25 CEV) I just love theContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Discernment”

Successful Battles

Whenever the ark set out, Moses said,“Rise up, LORD!May your enemies be scattered;may your foes flee before you. ”Whenever it came to rest, he said,“Return, LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel. ” (Numbers 10:35-36 NIV) We’d all be wise to pray Moses’ prayer each day. Unaware of what our Enemy, the Devil, and hisContinueContinue reading “Successful Battles”

Remember Your Victories

Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take myContinueContinue reading “Remember Your Victories”

The Power of a Quiet Ministry

“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, andContinueContinue reading “The Power of a Quiet Ministry”

Rising with the Son

We are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV) It’s been eight years since I launched my personal blog on Facebook. At first, Rising with the Son sounded like a catchy title for a Christian book I intended to publish. I still remember brainstorming a bunch of titles with my bestContinueContinue reading “Rising with the Son”

I’m Happy Now…It’s Where I’m Supposed to Be

We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.(Romans 8:28 AMP) In the American romantic comedy, Runaway Bride, Maggie Carpenter eventually confronts theContinueContinue reading “I’m Happy Now…It’s Where I’m Supposed to Be”

Mazel Tov

When others are happy, be happy with them. (Romans 12:15 CEV) A few weeks years ago, a good friend stopped by our house to pay us a visit. It was her first time visiting, so she couldn’t stop complimenting us on how lovely our house is. She expressed how happy she was for us andContinueContinue reading “Mazel Tov”

I’ll be Joyful in God My Saviour

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful inContinueContinue reading “I’ll be Joyful in God My Saviour”