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 beContinue reading “In Jesus’ Name”
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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, exceptContinue 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 thisContinue reading “The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child”
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 sixContinue 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 tripsContinue 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 theContinue reading “Remaining Anonymous”
My Hiding Place
You are my hiding place. (Psalm 32:7 NIV) Who or what is your hiding place? The person or place you run to when you need to get away from it all? While I’m constantly discovering new, quiet places to run to I always know Who my hiding place is. Jesus, the One who is alwaysContinue reading “My Hiding Place”
The Best Compass
Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God’s servants to do all kinds of good deeds. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 CEV) Someone once described the Bible as a compass, and history has shownContinue reading “The Best Compass”
Fulfilled Promises
“Not one of all the LORD’S good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” (Joshua 21:45 NIV) If you read the book of Joshua, the book of conquest, you will find that God’s people had to play a part in establishing themselves in the Promised Land. They had to go outContinue reading “Fulfilled Promises”
Be God’s Mouthpiece
“Well, I have come to you now,” Balaam replied. “But I can’t say whatever I please. I must speak only what God puts in my mouth.” (Numbers 22:38 NIV) The Moabite King, Balak, had summoned Balaam the prophet to come and place a curse on the Israelites, who had settled in his land. However, GodContinue reading “Be God’s Mouthpiece”
