Sometimes when we’re going through life it’s hard to know whether we are having significant impact upon other peoples’ lives. Affirmation may be rare. But God uses many seemingly unnoticed events as he weaves together History (“His-story”) for His Glory. Have you ever noticed that some of the most interestingContinue Reading
“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” —which means, “God with us.”” (Mat. 1:23 NIV) 1″In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NIV) 7 “But theContinue Reading
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under hisContinue Reading
I’ve just finished reading “The Message’s” version of Luke 24. In part of this chapter, two disciples on the way to Emmaus have a conversation with a (perceived) stranger who explains every prophecy of the Messiah and how Jesus fulfilled them. They didn’t realize this stranger was Jesus until theyContinue Reading
19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, evenContinue Reading
This isn’t a prayer. I don’t know if this is true; I haven’t checked it on Snopes. But it’s a good story, so enjoy. Father John Powell, a professor at Loyola University in Chicago, writes about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy: Some twelve years ago,Continue Reading
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4 NIV) I’ve been musing lately on the reality of being a “jar of clay,” or, more specifically, being human and subject to my fallen nature,Continue Reading
3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him.” (Jer. 18 NIV)Continue Reading
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Prov. 12:18 NIV) 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4 NIV) 3 So I went down to theContinue Reading
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Php. 4 NIV) There are times in life when we need to stop what we are doing and celebrate! We must recognize the small and the large accomplishments, gifts, or other circumstances and thank God for them. 6Do notContinue Reading