Acts 15:1- And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” NKJV Recently, I read a poem by Langston Hughes titled “Salvation”. In the poem, Langston describes how his auntie wants him to be saved. Her church is having a big revival service. Every nightContinue reading “Salvation”
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Stirring Up Trouble!
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!”
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!”
The Royal Hope! Repost!
Isaiah 11:1-2-There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. NKJV Isaiah prophecies on different occasions of the coming Messiah. InContinue reading “The Royal Hope! Repost!”
What Will It Take?
Acts 8:30-31- So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. Amazing things happen in our lives when God is involved. ThingsContinue reading “What Will It Take?”
Target on Your Back!
Acts 6:12- And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. NKJV Years ago, I read a testimony of a Russian who had become a Christian. When it was discovered that he believed in Jesus, he was arrested and sent to prison, in a coldContinue reading “Target on Your Back!”
Great Fear!
Acts 5:1- But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. NKJV The Book of Acts is loaded! So many things were happening to and through the apostles that it would takeContinue reading “Great Fear!”
Bless the Lord, O My Soul!
Psalm 103:1- Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! NKJV Wonderful Jesus! My family and I just returned from vacationing in the state of Arizona. And of course, what is a visit to Arizona that doesn’t include the Grand Canyon! It was majestic! But in the city of Sedona, where weContinue reading “Bless the Lord, O My Soul!”
Creation Groans! Repost!
Romans 8:19- “ For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. NKJV Recently my pastor preached from this text. It was the first time I heard a message similar to this post and I was truly blessed by it. It is because of his message that I amContinue reading “Creation Groans! Repost!”
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?”
Wonderful Jesus! 