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...
Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way. Ps 119:37 (NKJV) Busy As I’m writing, a neighbour in my street is playing music. Loudly. It’s distracting. Ha! I keep trying to concentrate on writing and studying, but these obnoxious...
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Heb 10:23 (NKJV) What’s your confession? What kind of story of hope and faith is your life telling? Some of us confess beauty, growth and opportunity, while others profess...
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. Proverbs 27:19 (NIV) Sounds simple and obvious, but the implications of this straight forward proverb are profound. When you look into a reflective surface, like water or a mirror, it gives you a reflection...
Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. Ecc 3:11 (NLT) Ecc 3:11 – PART TWO Go to PART 1 >> Part of the ‘counting...
