I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. (John 10:10 MSG) In Hallmark’s A Dream of Christmas (yes, I’m already watching Christmas movies and no, it’s never too early to start), Penny, a restless married woman, wishes that she was never married. Her wishContinueContinue reading “A Dream of Christmas”
Category Archives: New Testament
Jesus Saw
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:26-27 NIV) Just because He was suffering it doesn’t meanContinueContinue reading “Jesus Saw”
A Person After God’s Own Heart
After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ (Acts 13:22 NIV) When the nation of Israel wanted to become like the other nations by asking for a king, GodContinueContinue reading “A Person After God’s Own Heart”
Aspire to Inspire
Agrippa asked Paul, “In such a short time do you think you can talk me into being a Christian?” Paul answered, “Whether it takes a short time or a long time, I wish you and everyone else who hears me today would become just like me! Except, of course, for these chains.” (Acts 26:28-29 CEV)ContinueContinue reading “Aspire to Inspire”
Let’s Grow Up in Christ!
There was a man crippled from birth being carried up. Every day he was set down at the Temple gate, the one named Beautiful, to beg from those going into the Temple. (Acts 3:2 MSG) A few weeks ago, I heard an interesting message about how the crippled man in Acts 3 was being carriedContinueContinue reading “Let’s Grow Up in Christ!”
Watch Out
Meanwhile, Peter continued knocking. When they finally opened the door and saw him, they were amazed. (Acts 12:16 NLT) While Peter was in prison, “the church prayed very earnestly for him” (Acts 12:5). Yet when Peter showed up at the door, the church, the group of believers, couldn’t believe it. They told the hired servant,ContinueContinue reading “Watch Out”
Going Back to Egypt
“‘I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their groans and have come down to rescue them. Now go, for I am sending you back to Egypt.'” (Acts 7:34 NLT) Moses had fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian and he probably never thought of going back. However, yearsContinueContinue reading “Going Back to Egypt”
Never Stop Believing and Expecting
Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned thatContinueContinue reading “Never Stop Believing and Expecting”
Given From Heaven
To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.” (John 3:27 NIV) A family member is very fond of this verse. According to her, John the Baptist didn’t preach much, but what he said that one time is noteworthy. When his disciples came to him and reported that JesusContinueContinue reading “Given From Heaven”
I Found the One
I have found the one my soul loves. (Song of Solomon 3:4) When you’re single (never been married), your family and friends follow you closely on social media nowadays, waiting for the day you announce that you’ve found “the one.” They’re all interested to find out just who that special one is. But if you’veContinueContinue reading “I Found the One”
