Assignments
“Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God.” (1 Chronicles 22:19 NIV) In Acts 9 we read of a rather remarkable turnaround story. A Pharisee named Saul was persecuting and “breathing threats and murder” on those who believe Jesus is the Messiah – so much that he had authority toContinue Reading
Praying for Evil
The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name. (Zechariah 14:9 NIV) “The practical problem about charity (in our prayers) is very hard work, isn’t it? When you pray for Hitler & Stalin, how do youContinue Reading
Words
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21 NIV) I don’t remember learning the story of Balaam as a child. Somehow, amidst the Old and New Testament stories that we did in Sunday school, I don’t think Balaam was ever mentioned. SoContinue Reading
Caught and waiting
“Seek the Lord while He may be found,Call upon Him while He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6 NKJV) Our pastor has been preaching a series on discipleship, starting each week from John 8:31-32, “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall knowContinue Reading
Unloaded
Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:24-25 NIV) There are some things in theContinue Reading
Held
“Certainly Your faithful protection and loving provision will pursue me where I go, always, everywhere.” (Psalm 23:6 VOICE) Last week I was totally immersed in a project with my family. It was a wonderful experience, but very time consuming and I did not write every day – I mostly just recycledContinue Reading
For God’s Persecuted People
Wake Up, Lord, We’re in Trouble The Past 44 1–2 God, we’ve heard about all the glorious miracles you’ve done for our ancestors in days gone by. They told us about the ancient times, how by your power you drove out the ungodly nations from this land, crushing all their strongholds and giving the land toContinue Reading
Joy
God of Joy, Thank you that you have made a way for us to live in your Spirit-infused joy, by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. Thank you that the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, will cleanse our consciences from actsContinue Reading
Equipped
Spirit of the Living God, Thank you for connecting your people with each other and for being the Power within our lives. Thank you for the many saints and witnesses in the faith who have gone before us and taught us how to live the abundant life you call usContinue Reading
Between the paws
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you;he will never let the righteous be shaken. But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay;the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. (Psalm 55:22-23 NIV) “The LastContinue Reading