Acts 17:11New International Version Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. For Meditation The internet has opened a floodgate for sermons and teachings from everywhere. It is … Continue reading Uncommon Nobility
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Wait! Don’t Do It!
Genesis 16:2 New Living Translation So, Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal. Meditation It was the Lord’s day, and the worshippers packed the church. Quite remarkable, for transportation becomes a problem when … Continue reading Wait! Don’t Do It!
Your Commitment Check
Your Commitment Check “But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal … Continue reading Your Commitment Check
Give Them All to Jesus
1 Peter 5:7 New International Version (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. For Encouragement In yesterday’s message, we talked about turmoil and upheavals everywhere. Today, I want us to consider a short scripture in 1 Peter 5:7. God calls you to cast your cares and burden on Him because … Continue reading Give Them All to Jesus
Congratulations – Willing Servants
Photo by Jonas Ferlin on Pexels.com “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good” – 1 Corinthians 12:7 It has become increasingly difficult to get people to serve in our churches. People are so busy that they don’t have time for service in the church. They are gifted and … Continue reading Congratulations – Willing Servants
Here He Stands
Here He Stands Mark 10:47 New International Version When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” For Meditation As the saying goes, what you hunger after reflects your life. Doesn’t one’s greatest desire drive their passion? There is always one thing we wish we … Continue reading Here He Stands
How About You?
Mark 7:37 New International Version People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” For Meditation He has done all things well indeed. But who grades who—the Teacher or the student? It is well that the people said Jesus was different and … Continue reading How About You?
Memories to Relish from A Pastor’s Heart.
Philippians 2:21-22 New International Version (NIV) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. For Meditation In my twenty-year life as the pastor of the International Baptist … Continue reading Memories to Relish from A Pastor’s Heart.
Your Heart First
Luke 5:21 New International Version The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” For Meditation It is interesting how Jesus handled the healing of the paralytic whose friends brought to Him for healing. The crowd in the … Continue reading Your Heart First
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 