Acts 12:1- Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. NKJV We’re familiar with the Sons of Thunder, James and John. After all, they were two of Jesus’ favorite disciples. When Peter was mending his nets, James and John were there, and Jesus told them to cast off intoContinue reading “Stirring Up Trouble!”
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Called to the Carpet!
Acts 11:2-3- And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, saying, “You went into uncircumcised men and ate with them!” What a wonderful way to start the New Year! My dearest family and friends, welcome to 2025! Peter was an apostle to the Jews. He spent all of his time with the Jewish people,Continue reading “Called to the Carpet!”
Put it to the Test! Revised!
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. NKJV put-it-to-the-test_.mp3 In this letter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul is full of advice. His advice is more accurately called exhortations, or words of encouragement meant to push theContinue reading “Put it to the Test! Revised!”
What’s In Your Hand?
Exodus 4:2-So the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A rod.” NKJV Many people are waiting around for God to use them? Me too! But I’ve recently heard that God is waiting around so that He can use us! That’s an interesting thought to have! In our text, God wanted to use Moses,Continue reading “What’s In Your Hand?”
A Time of Denial! Repost!
Luke 22:34- Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.” NKJV Relationships are complicated. Just when you think you have seen it all, experienced it all, or heard it all, you can be surprised by the way people interact withContinue reading “A Time of Denial! Repost!”
No Shame!
2 Timothy 1:8-Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God…NKJV Have you ever felt ashamed of being a Christian? Or maybe, it wasn’t so much that you were ashamed of being a Christian,Continue reading “No Shame!”
Powerless to Stop Us! Revised & Reposted
2 Timothy 1:7- For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. NKJV Today, I want to begin going through the book of 2 Timothy! It is believed that 1 Timothy was written when Paul was arrested in the book of Acts. However, the timeContinue reading “Powerless to Stop Us! Revised & Reposted”
A Letter of Encouragement
1 Timothy 1:1-2 -Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, to Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. NKJV I’m beginning a study on 1 Timothy. As a matter of fact, IContinue reading “A Letter of Encouragement”
Loving the Father!
Deuteronomy 6:5- “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…” I saw a man wearing a tee shirt with the scripture from Isaiah 54:17: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV That was on his front, and of course, sinceContinue reading “Loving the Father!”
Remember the Rainbow!
Genesis 9:16-The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” NKJV We were driving down the highway, headed to Bible study when we noticed this rainbow in the sky. It was gorgeous, and I just hadContinue reading “Remember the Rainbow!”
Wonderful Jesus! 