1 Peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; But you are a chosen generation! I have always been moved by this verse in 1 Peter.Continue reading “A Chosen Generation! Revised!”
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Remember the Dream! Revised!
Genesis 42:- Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them…” NKJV On Sunday, our pastor was reading from the 42nd chapter of Genesis when this verse jumped out at me: Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them, and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see the nakedness of the land!”Continue reading “Remember the Dream! Revised!”
Blessing Blocker!
Matthew 11:6-And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” NKJV Several years ago, I wrote a blog, “Are You Offended with Jesus.” In it, I discussed the problem John the Baptist had with Jesus, how he asked if he was the One or should they look for another? I thought it was aContinue reading “Blessing Blocker!”
No Shame! Repost!
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! Repost!”
Getting a Grip on Frustration! Repost!
Psalm 37:1-Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. NKJV The Oxford dictionary defines frustration as “the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.” Frustration isn’t limited to theContinue reading “Getting a Grip on Frustration! Repost!”
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!”
Jesus’ Mom!
Matthew 1:18- Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. NKJV Mary has been given a lot of titles over the years: “The Blessed Virgin Mary”, “The Mother of God”, “Immaculate Conception”, and “Gate toContinue reading “Jesus’ Mom!”
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!”
When the Holy Spirit Leads!
Acts 13:2- As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” NKJV In chapter 13, the church in Antioch has a strong leadership team; Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with HerodContinue reading “When the Holy Spirit Leads!”
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!”
Wonderful Jesus! 