But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. “Pay back what you owe me!” he demanded. His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, “Be patient with...
I was at my son’s 6th Birthday party when I heard about the horrific attacks in Paris. As I read about the details and watched the news footage, I was heartsick and distraught. I grieve for the loved ones of all those whose lives were taken and send prayers and love...
The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go. Matt 18:27 (NIV) Debt Crisis – Parables Series 3 – Part 3 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 (OR go to Parable Series 1 or Parable Series 2) “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to...
But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. Gen 33:4 (NKJV) Esau and the Wrestle – Parables Series 3 – Part 2 Go to PART 1 (OR go to Parable Series 1 or Parable Series 2) For a few chapters from Genesis 5, we read...
Lord, how many times could my brother (or sister) sin against me and I forgive him? As many as seven times? Matt 18:21 (HCSB) Forgiveness – Parables Series 3 – Part 1 (Go to Parable Series 1 or Parable Series 2) In August, we began writing about Parables. We've looked...
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. Rev 1:17 (NIV) Fear Not – Fear Part 7 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 | PART 6 The following is...
Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave, courageous, and never lose hope. Ps 27:14 (Passion Translation) Your Storm – Fear Part 6 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5...
“Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 (NIV) Terrified Grace – Fear Part 5 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 Ps 23:4 in the Passion Translation, says, “Lord, even when your path takes me through...
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Isa 41:10 (NIV) Storm Fear – Fear Part 4 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 An expert on fear, Stephen King says, “If a fear cannot be articulated, it can’t be conquered.” When we are so busy...
Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way. Ps 23:4a (Passion Translation) Fears and Valleys – Fear Part 3 Go to PART 1 |...
