But there’s also this, it’s not too late. God’s personal Message! “Come back to me and really mean it! Come fasting and weeping, sorry for your sins!” Joel 2:12 (The Message) The book of Joel is a prophetic book, and there are many discussions and different...
Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matt 16:15 (NLT) Jesus asked the disciples who people were saying He, the son of man, is. They replied “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked them a...
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 (NKJV) I used to read this verse and think “am I righteous enough to avail much? Are God and I on...
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, stand. Eph 6:13 (NKJV) We talk a lot about momentum, moving forward, not being complacent, always growing and advancing, but there is something very...
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Eph 4:32 (NKJV) Kindness… Its a small word that has a big impact. Easy and challenging all at the same time to live out. Let me explain… There is kindness that comes...
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. Ps 92:4 (NLT) This Psalm is a celebration of who God is and the great things He has done and will do for His people. A number of commentaries, including Charles...
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matt 17:20 (NIV) Sometimes it's easier to believe that Spiderman exists than it is to...
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Eph 2:10 (NLT) A ‘Masterpiece’ is not an artists ‘run of the mill’ piece of artwork… It’s not the practise canvas, it’s not what they created...
Relax, everything’s going to be all right; rest, everything’s coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way! Jude 1:1-2 (MSG) Anxiety, worry, busyness and stress make for a closed up heart. I’ve been there so many times!! I, personally, have lots to fill my...
But Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” Mark 5:36 (NKJV) Thoughts of her dark curly hair and deep brown eyes laughing with the fullness of life drove him through the crowd, picking up his fear and grief like an awkward bundle too heavy to carry. “If...
