A man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha… So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Master, the one you love so very much is sick.”… Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, but oddly, when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed on where he wasContinueContinue reading “He Loves Us Just the Same”
Category Archives: New Testament
God Loves You
God the Father loves you. (John 16:27 CEV) While I had always known and heard about the love of God, I remember the day when I truly felt it, and what an awesome feeling it was! I was reading John chapter 16, when I came to verse 27, “God the Father loves you.” It’s worthContinueContinue reading “God Loves You”
Who’s Behind It?
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while… “Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activityContinueContinue reading “Who’s Behind It?”
How Great is His Wisdom!
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and decisions and how unfathomable and untraceable are His ways! (Romans 11:33 AMP) In today’s passage the apostle Paul erupts in praise as he thinks about God’s plan to save the Jews and Gentiles. Lately as I thinkContinueContinue reading “How Great is His Wisdom!”
Ask for Wisdom
Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don’t, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.(1 Kings 3:9 CEV) Solomon was young when he was appointed king over Israel, so when God appeared toContinueContinue reading “Ask for Wisdom”
Finish Well
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7 NIV) A few years ago, I was privilleged to visit Casa Loma, Toronto’s majestic castle. It took 3 years and 300 men to build this 98 room mansion. Sadly, Sir Henry Pellatt and his wife, LadyContinueContinue reading “Finish Well”
Rest to Refresh
There’s a good reason why the good Lord created a day for rest and asked us to do just that – rest. And it wasn’t about fulfilling a religious obligation but to help us feel better – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. As Jesus reminded the religious leaders of His day who were all aboutContinueContinue reading “Rest to Refresh”
Don’t Let It Get in the Way
Have you noticed how most of the miracles have one thing in common: someone or something always tried to get in the way of someone receiving their miracle. Here are just some of the many examples we find in the Gospels: Jairus, the synagogue leader who went looking for Jesus for life, was told notContinueContinue reading “Don’t Let It Get in the Way”
A Change of Direction
Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. (Luke 5:10-11 NIV) Simon Peter and his companions were fishermen. It wasn’t like they had much choice anyway. One would think that with such a common tradeContinueContinue reading “A Change of Direction”
Don’t Give Up!
When Jesus had finished speaking, he told Simon, “Row the boat out into the deep water and let your nets down to catch some fish.” “Master,” Simon answered, “we have worked hard all night long and have not caught a thing. But if you tell me to, I will let the nets down.” (Luke 5:4-5ContinueContinue reading “Don’t Give Up!”
Rising with the Son 