Don’t Just Have Faith….

No one has the excuse to be faithless. The Bible tells us God has given every one the measure of faith. Now, we can lose our faith. The thief would come to steal it from us and the weeds of life would choke it out.  But for most people hope and faith can still . . . → Read More: Don’t Just Have Faith….

Spring Cleaning for the Soul!

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A few days ago, a little bird came on our covered porch and began to tear down an old nest up in the rafters. She has worked diligently each day to clean out all the old rubble and lay a nice strong base to begin a new nest.  Last year I watched her build . . . → Read More: Spring Cleaning for the Soul!

Miracle Church

This is how a message on “Working of Miracles” came around to the condition of the church today. My study began with 1Corinthians 12:10 “…. to some were given… the working of miracles”.  I quickly looked up the word miracle, expecting a definition that read like a book on the supernatural possibility of a . . . → Read More: Miracle Church

Time of Sorrows

“Whenever a woman is in travail she has sorrow, because her hour has come; but when she gives birth to the child, she remembers the anguish no more, for joy that a child has been born into the world.” John 16:21

In chapter one of Acts Jesus commands the disciples to wait in Jerusalem . . . → Read More: Time of Sorrows

Who’s Cramping Your Style?!

2Cr 6:11 ¶ O [ye] Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. 2Cr 6:12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

Oh, how hard Paul was trying to get those Corinthians to accept Love.  It was like one of those parent/rebellious child . . . → Read More: Who’s Cramping Your Style?!

Conversation

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:  Philippians 3:20

Whoa, better rethink the last conversation I just had! Not a bad idea, but Paul was using a Greek word that went beyond our modern usage of this word.

Politeuma  1) the administration of . . . → Read More: Conversation

Kalypto

It could be titled “Kingdom Conspiracy”, or by explanation, “How to Hinder the Gospel without Lifting a Finger”.  The enemy believes he only has two ways to stop us – Kill us or keep us quiet.

Matthew 10:26-28 (New King James Version)

26 Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will . . . → Read More: Kalypto

The National Day of Prayer

May 5,2011 was the National Day of Prayer in the United States. This country was founded on the prayers of its people and leaders. In 1952 Harry S Truman declared and signed into law the annual observance of a National Day of Prayer for our country. There were no specifications on how to pray . . . → Read More: The National Day of Prayer

Are You Covered In Ashes?

Today is Ash Wednesday. People throughout history and still during our time, use ashes to show their sorrow, grief, despair, sins, depression and fears. This is the beginning of Lent, the preparation for the coming of the One who would be the final sacrifice. Job lost his family, his belongings and became ill, . . . → Read More: Are You Covered In Ashes?

Of Patience and Pears!

So we’re in a ‘temporary’ housing situation that at times has been trying, but we have survived. I don’t always feel like I’ve actually conquered it, but at least with God’s hand, I’ve been standing my ground, or at least, a year later, I’m still here!

Last winter, I would walk by a house . . . → Read More: Of Patience and Pears!