“Our Father in heaven…Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:1, 11 ESV) I was raised at a time when it was the norm for the man to be the breadwinner, or provider in the family. We never lacked for anything as long as my dad was around. He gladly gave of his time andContinueContinue reading “The Provider”
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A Man of His Word
Truthful lips endure forever. (Proverbs 12:19 NIV) My father was a man of his word. At his funeral, this is something that I kept hearing from those who knew him well; something that I knew to be true of him all my life. After all, I watched him keep his word not only to hisContinueContinue reading “A Man of His Word”
Don’t be a Pain
Jabez was a better man than his brothers, a man of honor. His mother had named him Jabez (Oh, the pain!), saying, “A painful birth! I bore him in great pain!” Jabez prayed to the God of Israel: “Bless me, O bless me! Give me land, large tracts of land. And provide your personal protection—don’tContinueContinue reading “Don’t be a Pain”
It’s Not Goodbye, But See You Later
So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. – Jesus (John 16:22 NLT) When my beloved grandmother went to be with the Lord last year, I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we didn’tContinueContinue reading “It’s Not Goodbye, But See You Later”
He is Risen Indeed!
They got up at once and went back to Jerusalem, where they found the eleven disciples gathered together with the others and saying, “The Lord is risen indeed!” (Luke 24:33-34 GNT) Jesus is risen indeed! The proof lies not only in the empty tomb, but in every heart that is filled with hope and every lifeContinueContinue reading “He is Risen Indeed!”
Same Power
I want you to know about the great and mighty power that God has for us followers. It is the same wonderful power he used when he raised Christ from death and let him sit at his right side in heaven. (Ephesians 1:19-20 CEV) Photo by Bruno van der Kraan on Unsplash This has got toContinueContinue reading “Same Power”
Death is Not the End
A man by the name of Lazarus was sick in the village of Bethany. He had two sisters, Mary and Martha. This was the same Mary who later poured perfume on the Lord’s head and wiped his feet with her hair. The sisters sent a message to the Lord and told him that his good friendContinueContinue reading “Death is Not the End”
Lord, Save Me!
But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!”(Matthew 14:30 MSG) Peter remembered the source of his strength when he cried out, “Master, save me!” (Matthew 14:30). After all, it was because of the Master that Peter had steppedContinueContinue reading “Lord, Save Me!”
Please Save Us!
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9 NIV) Since the beginning of time, God has promised to save the people He has created because salvation isContinueContinue reading “Please Save Us!”
The Healing Power of Love
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 NIV) Love has the power to heal us in a way that nothing and nobody can. There’s something about it that helps us overcomeContinueContinue reading “The Healing Power of Love”
Rising with the Son 