New Testament – Page 38 – Rising with the Son

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!”

He Cares, Do You Believe?

Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re about to drown?” (Mark 4:38 CEV) It amazes me how the disciples could ask Jesus this question when Mark clearly tells us that Jesus wasContinueContinue reading “He Cares, Do You Believe?”

It Is Written, But What Does It Really Mean?

Finally, the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and had him stand on top of the temple. The devil said, “If you are God’s Son, jump off. The Scriptures say: ‘God will tell his angels to take care of you.They will catch you in their arms, and you will not hurt your feet on the stones.’”ContinueContinue reading “It Is Written, But What Does It Really Mean?”

Concealing Our Troubles

So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. (2 Corinthians 12:7 NLT) A family member is very fond of the saying, “Don’t wash your dirty laundry in public,” and I couldn’t agree more. It seemsContinueContinue reading “Concealing Our Troubles”

Satan, Get Lost!

But Jesus didn’t swerve. “Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works.” (Matthew 16:23 MSG) When Jesus spoke of His impending death, “Peter took him in hand, protesting, “Impossible, Master! That can never be!” (Matthew 16:22). From Peter’s viewpoint, there was no room for suffering and deathContinueContinue reading “Satan, Get Lost!”

It’s Never Too Late to Start Again

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) It is my friend’s desire to raise a strong and independent daughter, the kind of girl she wished her parents had raised her up to be. Instead, she learned to become that kind of girl later on inContinueContinue reading “It’s Never Too Late to Start Again”