If I Be Lifted Up!

John 12:32- And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” NKJV I was in church this week when I heard a minister say, “If I be lifted up, He said, I will draw all men to me!” Along with the rest of the congregation, I said, “Amen.” He was speaking of lifting up Jesus’Continue reading “If I Be Lifted Up!”

Salvation

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”

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!”

No Other Name!

Acts 4:12- Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” NKJV In my last post, I interrupted my study to express my absolute joy at the majesty of God’s creation. However, in this post, I return to the study ofContinue reading “No Other Name!”

A Time of Victory!

Luke 24:5-6a-Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen! NKJV They crucified our Savior on the tree and laid Him in a tomb. Everyone thought it was over with. That was the end of theContinue reading “A Time of Victory!”

A Time to Shed Blood! Repost!

Luke 22:63- Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. NKJV I’ve been building up to this time in the life of the Savior. The crucifixion. All that we read in the gospels about Him is wonderful, until this point. The disciples enjoyed hanging out with Him, watching Him perform miracles while sharingContinue reading “A Time to Shed Blood! Repost!”

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!”

Joy to the World! Repost!

Luke 2:10-11- Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  For centuries, the Jewish nation has lived with the promise of aContinue reading “Joy to the World! Repost!”

Family Matters!

Acts 16:31-32-So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. NKJV I’ve been reading through Genesis again. Something that stands out to even the casual reader of Genesis, are theContinue reading “Family Matters!”

Happy Independence Day!

John 8:32,36- And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. NKJV True freedom is only found in Jesus! If you haven’t experienced His saving grace, today is a great day to receive your personal independence! If you have already experienced His salvation,Continue reading “Happy Independence Day!”