On the 4th day, “God made two lights, the larger to take charge of Day. The smaller to be in charge of Night; and he made the stars… God saw that it was good.” Gen 1:16 (MSG) We all love day-time. So much is achieved in its warmth. Vision is clear and life...
With God, one day is as good as a thousand years, a thousand years as a day. God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and...
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Heb 4:12 (NIV) Stories of Glory One of my favourite set of books is the...
So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. Matt 10:31 (NLT) Master Step In Matt 10, Jesus gives the disciples the “authority” to heal the sick, cast out demons, raise the dead and give freely to those in need – He was...
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Phil 1:6 (MSG) One afternoon a few years ago (seriously…) my Youth...
They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who...
They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who...
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” 1 Sam 15:22 (NLT) In Old Testament times,...
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matt 6:33 (NKJV) On Stage The Message Bible titles this chapter with “The world is not a stage…” In reference to a line from one of Shakespeare’s plays “All the...
With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort. 1 Cor 15:58 (MSG) Ever been through certain things and thought...
