The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.   John 1:17 In our preparation for Easter, we’ve been looking at Scripture that tells us the reasons that Jesus came to earth as a baby. His living in this world in a human body gave him the ability to be an… Read More »

Elisha answered, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” The woman said, “I don’t have anything in the house except a jar of olive oil.”          2 Kings 4:2 ERV In 1933 Ruth Wakefield asked that same question, what do I have in my kitchen?… Read More »

For He (Jesus) died for us, sacrificing himself  to make us holy and pure, cleansing us through the showering of the pure water of the Word of God.                                 Ephesians 5:25b-26 Lately all we’ve been hearing about is washing our hands… Read More »

So then, the law was introduced into God’s plan to bring the reality of human sinfulness out of hiding. And yet, wherever sin increased, there was more than enough of God’s grace to triumph all the more!  Romans 5:20 Dr. Kevin Leman tells a story about a party they had at their house for a… Read More »

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.    Luke 4:18-19 It’s… Read More »

If you have the Son, you have eternal life. If you do not have the Son of God, you are not acquainted with true life.  1 John 5:12 Edward Noble was a man that loved a challenge. He loved to take hopeless cases and make them a success. That’s why he bought the Life Savers invention.… Read More »

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.  Ephesians 6:12 NLT What do the three little pigs and the Coronavirus have in common? Back in 1933 a man named Walt Disney… Read More »

For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control.  2 Timothy 1:7 I love this verse because it declares words of victory over anything! Yes, anything that causes us to fear. And these days the list seems to get longer, even for those… Read More »

Let joy be your continual feast.  Make your life a prayer.  And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found it very interesting that the word quotient is defined as “the numerical ratio usually multiplied by 100 between… Read More »

Don’t worry—I am with you.     Don’t be afraid—I am your God. I will make you strong and help you.     I will support you with my right hand that brings victory.    Isaiah 41:10  ERV So often when we experience trouble, we first look for a solution within. We ask ourselves,  what can I do? Who… Read More »