Jesus said, “You will see greater things than that.” (John 1:50 NIV) My sister once told me about a woman who approached her, saying that she really liked the posts on this blog, attributing them to my sister-in-law. My sister said she tried to tell her that I was the person behind the blog, butContinueContinue reading “Greater IS Coming”
Category Archives: Faith
Facing Our Fears
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”
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”
Nothing Will Do
So Abraham said, “If they won’t pay attention to Moses and the prophets, they won’t listen even to someone who comes back from the dead.” (Luke 16:31 CEV) I once thought that knowledgeable preachers were capable of convincing many people to follow Christ, but as they themselves testify, that isn’t always the case. In LukeContinueContinue reading “Nothing Will Do”
Responding to Calamities
When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!” In spite of everything,ContinueContinue reading “Responding to Calamities”
The Forty-Day Challenge
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. (Matthew 4:1-2 NLT) “What’s the significance of the number forty in the Bible?” someone once asked me, as they began to recount its various occurrences inContinueContinue reading “The Forty-Day Challenge”
Pray with Simplicity
“And when you come before God, don’t turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat?” (Matthew 6:5 MSG) I’ve listened to people pray over the years. There have been prayers that have movedContinueContinue reading “Pray with Simplicity”
Follow His Script
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances.” Shakespeare, As You Like It Suppose Shakespeare was right and we’re all merely players, how well are we playing our role in life? It seems as if not everyone is pleased with the role thatContinueContinue reading “Follow His Script”
Praise God for What He Has Done and What He’ll Do
David went into the tent he had set up for the sacred chest. Then he sat there and prayed: LORD All-Powerful, my family and I don’t deserve what you have already done for us, and yet you have promised to do even more. Is this the way you usually treat people? (2 Samuel 7:18-19 CEV)ContinueContinue reading “Praise God for What He Has Done and What He’ll Do”
Rising with the Son 