What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 NLT Children at play can be a source of amusement. Even when they are very young, they form alliances that govern how they interact on the playground. If a new child enters … Continue reading That’s My God
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Not Religion: Jesus
When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” Matthew 26:1-2 NLT People love to be connected to powerful individuals. When someone is important, people love to say that they know them and … Continue reading Not Religion: Jesus
Moses: A Servant Leader
“Then, as before, I threw myself down before the Lord for forty days and nights. I ate no bread and drank no water because of the great sin you had committed by doing what the Lord hated, provoking him to anger. Deuteronomy 9:25 NLT Moses is having a serious conversation with the people of Israel. They were about to … Continue reading Moses: A Servant Leader
Your Secret Place
But whenever you pray, go into your innermost chamber and be alone with Father God, praying to him in secret. And your Father, who sees all you do, will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6 TPT In the beginning of this chapter, Jesus had a discussion about doing good to gain a reputation. Many charitable events … Continue reading Your Secret Place
Do It God’s Way
“No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free and remove the chains that bind people. Isaiah 58:6 NLT Some people fast for Lent, some fast at special seasons of the year and some fast continually throughout … Continue reading Do It God’s Way
In God’s Time
If you bow low in God’s awesome presence he will eventually exalt you as you leave the timing in his hands. 1 Peter 5:6 TPT The world today has changed. Many cultures bowed before people of influence and wealth in the past. This does not happen anymore, at least, not in the western world. Even in … Continue reading In God’s Time
The Best Treasure
Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matthew 6:20-21 NLT Lots of movies and TV shows have story lines about treasures. The treasure is sometimes buried on land or at … Continue reading The Best Treasure
Living With Benefits
Today everyone is looking for a benefit. If you want to begin any sort of program, you investigate it fully so that you can see the benefits. Would the program make you stronger? Would you earn more money? If there is no visible benefit then there is no value. Thank God, He provides benefits when … Continue reading Living With Benefits
A Season of Change
This week we are going to do something a little different. When I was a child I was aware that there are people who actively participated in the Lenten season every year. I was never exposed to the season or its meaning but as you circle enlarges, you find yourself being exposed to new things. … Continue reading A Season of Change
The All Sufficient God
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. Genesis 17:1 NLT The people you meet have the opportunity to influence your life. That influence can be either positive or negative. Children can be influenced by their teachers; both at the … Continue reading The All Sufficient God