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!”

A Time of Preparation! Repost!

Matthew 16:21- From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. NKJV Have you ever been to a gathering where you were asked, “If you found outContinue reading “A Time of Preparation! Repost!”

A Time Of Remembrance! Repost!

Luke 22:19 – And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. KJV We call it the Last Supper, but for Jesus and His disciples, it was the Passover where they ate the sederContinue reading “A Time Of Remembrance! Repost!”

Hark, the Herald Angel Sings! Repost!

Luke 2:13-14- “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth  peace, goodwill toward men!” NKJV Christmas is just a few days away, and there is a lot of excitement in the air. As you walk past people they greetContinue reading “Hark, the Herald Angel Sings! 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!”

Remember Jesus!

2 Timothy 2:8-9-Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. NASB In my previous post, I looked at Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier. Those are words of encouragement we can all receive! AsContinue reading “Remember Jesus!”

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!”

The Invitation

John 15:4-Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. NKJV Recently, I attended the 50th wedding anniversary of a couple in my church. I was excited when the save the date was sent toContinue reading “The Invitation”

The Whole You!

1 Thessalonians 5:23- Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. NKJV I’m excited about today’s blog! If your week has been as busy as my week has been, then you can understand my excitement at spending time withContinue reading “The Whole You!”

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!”