Witness
Let Your Faith Be Undeniable In The Face Of Undesirable Circumstances
Matthew 15:21-23 NLTThen Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.” But Jesus gave her no reply, not even […]
Our Response To The Unbelievers Around Us, May Help Save Their Souls
Acts 26:19 NLT“And so, King Agrippa, I obeyed that vision from heaven. After Jesus inserted Himself into Paul’s life, Paul did what is next in the life of every true believer, and he obeyed. Acts 26:20-23 NLTI preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, […]
Does Your Life Reflect The Grace And Mercy Of Jesus Christ? Your Witness And Testimony For The Lord Count On It
Acts 26:1 NLTThen Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak in your defense.” So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense: Aside from Jesus Christ, the next on my list of men in the Bible, I would like to be more like is the Apostle Paul. Next to Jesus Christ, Paul suffered tremendous persecution […]
When We Swing From Needing To Be Served To Selflessly Serving Others, God Shows Up
Colossians 4:2-6 NLTDevote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Live wisely […]
Is It Possible To Find Heaven On Earth? It All Depends On How You Look At Your Life
John 17:15-19 NLTI’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, […]
We Are Made To Encourage And To Be Encouraged. What Do You Need More Of?
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Am I balanced with regards to my spiritual needs? Am I steeped in my problems, or do I experience deep hope in the power of my Lord? I love this verse! In […]
“We Achieve Victory Through Our Faith!”
1 John 5:1-5 NLTEveryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. For every […]
What Promise Are Your Building Your Life Upon? There Is Only One Promise That Matters!
2 Peter 3:9-10 NLTThe Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass […]
Are You Suffering From Poor Results In Your Life? It May Be Time To Check Your Thoughts
Luke 11:3 NLTGive us each day the food we need, *Special Note: I wrote this at the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic, for reference to my thinking. Where is my faith? Have I been out in the stores stocking up just in case? God’s people have faced many situations where food was scarce, but God […]
You Can Be The Blessing That Someone Else Needs, Be There For Them
Luke 11:2 NLTJesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. As a follower of Jesus Christ, my hope should be for His return. If my desire is for this life to drag on because I like what this world offers, my heart is […]
When The Going Gets Tough, The Chosen Get Witnessing With The Faith In Jesus Christ
1 Peter 4:4-6 NLTOf course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they do. So they slander you. But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead. That is why the Good […]
Does Your Faith Allow You To Stand Firm In The Face Of Difficulty?
Acts 23:1-10 NLTGazing intently at the high council, Paul began: “Brothers, I have always lived before God with a clear conscience!” Instantly Ananias the high priest commanded those close to Paul to slap him on the mouth. But Paul said to him, “God will slap you, you corrupt hypocrite! What kind of judge are you […]
If You Question Your Salvation, You Are Not Alone. There Is A Way To Know For Sure!
1 Peter 1:2 NLTGod the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace. How do you know if you are saved? […]
The Real Battle Is Inside Not Outside. Change The Way You Look At Your Circumstances and Win The Battle
Proverbs 28:4 NLTTo reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. What fights “the wicked”? “To obey the law is to fight them.” Ephesians 6:12 NLTFor we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in […]
Let The Change In Your Life Speak So Loudly That People Can Not Hear What You Say
Acts 22:1-2 NLT“Brothers and esteemed fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me as I offer my defense.” When they heard him speaking in their own language, the silence was even greater. Basically, what Paul is saying here is, “I have people who are witness to these events.” Can I say this? Do I have people who […]