Psalm 3:5- I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. NKJV It is said that Psalm 3 is the first psalm with a title. The title we are given lets us know that David wrote this psalm while he was fleeing his son Absalom. We recall that God had said to David, Now therefore, the sword shall never depart fromContinue reading “Peace in the Storm!”
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Stand Up Straight!
Acts 14:1- Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. NKJV Paul and Barnabas have made their way to Iconium. They went to the synagogue, as was their custom, to preach and teach the gospelContinue reading “Stand Up Straight!”
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!”
Healings Continue!
Acts 9:32-Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. NKJV Paul had a dramatic conversion in Damascus. He began his ministry by preaching in Damascus, though many were hesitant to trust him. However, the Jews were not as skeptical aboutContinue reading “Healings Continue!”
Alone With God!
Matthew 14:23-And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. NKJV Life gets busy! Whether we are busy with children, keeping a house, running a company, or running a ministry, the cares of this world have a way ofContinue reading “Alone With God!”
A Time of Prayer! Repost!
Luke 22: 39-40- Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” NKJV There comes a time in all of our lives when a quick prayer just won’t do! AContinue reading “A Time of Prayer! Repost!”
Conspiracy Theories
Nehemiah 6:6-In it was written: “It is reported among the nations, and [c]Gashmu says, that you and the Jews intend to rebel; for that reason you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these reports. NASB Conspiracy theories have been running wild since biblical times. And today, the theories get juicierContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories”
Handle With Prayer!
Nehemiah 4:9-But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night. NASB It’s obvious to any reader of the book of Nehemiah that he was a pray-er. When he heard the news about Jerusalem, he prayed. When the king asked him what was his request, heContinue reading “Handle With Prayer!”
Using Your Influence!
Nehemiah 2:4-Then the king said to me, “What would you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. NASB Most of us won’t meet royalty during our lifetime, but we all know people who are in places of prominence. Better yet, some of us are people of prominence with great influence over others. The question forContinue reading “Using Your Influence!”
Wonderful Jesus! 