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Christ’s Resurrection Power

And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. (Romans 8:11 NIV) A few years ago, I started making Philippians 3:10-11 my daily prayer, “IContinueContinue reading “Christ’s Resurrection Power”

The Gift of An Unanswered Prayer

By Marlene Tavares The other day while cleaning the house, I was listening to some country music like I usually do. One of the songs I came across was a song by Garth Brooks called “Unanswered Prayers.” It is basically a song about a man who attends a football game with his wife and heContinueContinue reading “The Gift of An Unanswered Prayer”

The Kind of Prayer God Answers

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 ballContinueContinue 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 raisingContinueContinue 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 thisContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue 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 beContinueContinue 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 getsContinueContinue 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) WhenContinueContinue 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 onContinueContinue reading “Heartwarming Words”