“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). Memories! They sometimes come flooding like torrents of a river, bringing the past to instruct us today. Some carry along, ugly images that crush the spirit. … Continue reading Celebrating My Redemption
Word of the Week
Hide No More!
He Is Risen! “Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body” – Luke 23:52. Have you ever stopped to wonder how many mourners at a particular funeral knew the dead person? What is it about death that causes many to identify with the deceased? The thought reminds me of the story of a man whom … Continue reading Hide No More!
Hosanna To The Son of David!
The King comes, riding on a donkey Gentle and riding on a donkey, On a colt, the foal of a donkey. With righteousness and salvation, to give. Look, the crowd forms quickly. Excitement all over the place Valuable cloaks surrendered. And palm branches, too, To pave the road for the King. Hear the joyful shouts … Continue reading Hosanna To The Son of David!
Curing A Wearied Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28)“ His people scorned him. As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made a lot of money for Rome and himself. He was almost a pigmy and got pushed around in crowds. On this day, something puzzled him. Zacchaeus … Continue reading Curing A Wearied Soul
IF THE LORD HAD NOT BEEN ON OUR SIDE
And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren” - Luke 22:31-32 The schemes of the devil are subtle and ensnaring. Without the Lord, we all have no chance against … Continue reading IF THE LORD HAD NOT BEEN ON OUR SIDE
The Heart of God for the Needy.
In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. Luke 10:30 “Somebody help me, please!” The distress call rang loud. Baba was returning from a festival in the city with a … Continue reading The Heart of God for the Needy.
Giving That Pleases God
And the Lord smelled a sweet savor; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.Genesis 8:21 I love my wife’s cooking. Undisputedly, she is … Continue reading Giving That Pleases God
Dealing With Our Hurts By Grace.
Hurting? "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe" – John 20:25 Thomas was a resolute disciple—a man of integrity and conviction. From the day Jesus chose him as one of the twelve apostles, he has … Continue reading Dealing With Our Hurts By Grace.
Who Is The Actual Owner
If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.” Luke 19:31 Sometimes we act as if we own everything in this world. Our boastful attitude and posture are stark evidence of our ignorance and folly. “For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it” … Continue reading Who Is The Actual Owner
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 