Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe? But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth… Read More »
God’s Desire for Everyone
So, first and foremost, I urge God’s people to pray. They should make their requests, petitions, and thanksgivings on behalf of all humanity. Teach them to pray for kings (or anyone in high places for that matter) so that we can lead quiet, peaceful lives—reverent, godly, and holy— all of which is good and acceptable before the eyes of God our… Read More »
Memorial Stones
So Joshua called together the twelve men he had chosen—one from each of the tribes of Israel. He told them, “Go into the middle of the Jordan, in front of the Ark of the Lord your God. Each of you must pick up one stone and carry it out on your shoulder—twelve stones in all, one for… Read More »
Unforced Rhythms of Grace
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. … Read More »
The Benefits of Trust
But the people who trust the Lord will become strong again. They will rise up as an eagle in the sky; they will run and not need rest; they will walk and not become tired. Isaiah 40:31 NCV Stress, worry, fear and anxiety wear a person down mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. I don’t think there… Read More »
Hurry Up and Wait!
But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:25 There is nothing more that makes time go slowly then, well, waiting for something to happen. Right now we seem to be in a state of animated suspension in so many areas of our lives. If… Read More »
It’s Time For Overflow
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 What a privilege to praise and worship the Lord through His Holy Spirit. There is such a release that comes from… Read More »
Pray, Vote and Pray
And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7 Today we get to make a difference not only for us as individuals and personally, but as parts of neighborhoods, churches, communities, towns,… Read More »
The Powerful Flow From the Sanctuary
And by the river on its bank, on one side and on the other, will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month because their water flows from the sanctuary, and their fruit will be for food and their… Read More »
Exchanging the Temporary for the Eternal
So no wonder we don’t give up. For even though our outer person gradually wears out, our inner being is renewed every single day. We view our slight, short-lived troubles in the light of eternity. We see our difficulties as the substance that produces for us an eternal, weighty glory far beyond all comparison, because… Read More »
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