Hear, Listen, Respond
He who has ears [to hear], let him be listening and let him consider and perceive and comprehend by hearing. (Matthew 13:9 AMPC) I was starting to study the Parable of the Sower/Parable of the Seeds in Matthew 13 when I got “stuck” on one statement. Depending on the Bible translation, Matthew 13:9 sounds like this:Continue Reading
Depopulate hell
No one can please God without faith. Whoever goes to God must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 GW) If you have any type of truthful understanding of what hell is, you do not want to go there. Nor do you wantContinue Reading
A mixed bag…redeemed
Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. (Psalm 103:1-2 NLT) We all have a variety of plants – good and bad – in the gardenContinue Reading
“What we leave behind”
The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will. (Isaiah 50:4 NLT) Legacy is like the roots of a plant in the garden of the next generation. In ourContinue Reading
“What we leave behind after we’re gone.”
“And this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit will not leave them, and neither will these words I have given you. They will be on your lips and on the lips of your children and your children’s children forever. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (Isaiah 59:21 NLT) I’veContinue Reading
Cora updates
I am the Lord who heals you. (Exodus 15:26 AMP) Thank you, Mountain Moving friends, for praying for 8 year old “Cora” who had a brain tumor removed last week. Here is an update from her mom as of Monday 8/25: Praising God for so many things! It’s been a busy 24 hours. Here is anContinue Reading
Legacy
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) Do you remember what it felt like to be nine years old and looking forward to that next birthday? You’d be in double digits!! What an excitingContinue Reading
Shaken
That is why we are not afraid even when the earth quakesor the mountains topple into the depths of the sea.Water roars and foams, and mountains shake at the surging waves. SelahThere is a river whose streams bring joy to the city of God,the holy place where the Most HighContinue Reading
For Children Everywhere
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14 NIV) And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52 NIV) God, Thank you for all theContinue Reading
Cora’s brain surgery
And all the multitude were seeking to touch [Jesus], for healing power was all the while going forth from Him and curing them all [saving them from severe illnesses or calamities]. (Luke 6:19 AMPC) Tomorrow, August 22, eight-year old “Cora” will have surgery to remove a brain tumor. From herContinue Reading