Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6 NIV) Whenever I feel like I’m not where I need to be spiritually, I’m reminded of and encouraged by the fact that it’s God who is in chargeContinueContinue reading “Making It to the Finishing Line”
Category Archives: New Testament
Praying on the Armor of God
Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil dayContinueContinue reading “Praying on the Armor of God”
Royalty
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NIV) There’s a song that we sang every Royal Day (or Salvation Day) at Vacation Bible School to celebrateContinueContinue reading “Royalty”
Light in the Darkness
Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. (Psalm 43:3 NLT) “Let there be light,” was God’s first creative word in the midst of primeval darkness (Genesis 1:3 NIV). So when times of darkness and trouble were concealingContinueContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”
You Could be the One
Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor a prophet’s son, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’” (Amos 7:14-15 NIV) We can all probably relate to Amos becauseContinueContinue reading “You Could be the One”
Pray for Others Always
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. (1 Samuel 12:23 NIV) Did you ever make it a habit to pray for others to the point that you felt remorse when you failed to pray for them? I believe that this isContinueContinue reading “Pray for Others Always”
Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others
When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom. (Job 1:5 NIV) I like whatContinueContinue reading “Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others”
Rides with Jesus
By Marlene Tavares “This, then, is how you should pray.” (Matthew 6:9 NIV) Some years ago, my best friend Farah and I went to the movies for our monthly get together and watched War Room, which is a movie about finding power in prayer. In the film, an elderly lady shares with a new friendContinueContinue reading “Rides with Jesus”
In Jesus’ Name
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 beContinueContinue reading “In Jesus’ Name”
Let the Little Children Come
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14 NIV) I love children. If I’m speaking to someone and a child happens to be around, I’ll start paying attention to the child instead. But I come from aContinueContinue reading “Let the Little Children Come”
Rising with the Son 