Get the Negative Vibe Out Matthew 9:24 New Living Translation (NLT) “Get out!” he told them. “The girl isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.” But the crowd laughed at him. Your Encouragement Jesus goes into the house of Jairus to raise his dead daughter. The gathered crowd irritates Him, so He orders them out of the house (Matthew 9:24). … Continue reading Get the Negative Vibes Out!
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Dulled Hearts and Minds
Luke 24:25 New International Version He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! For Meditation When darkness engulfs a bright future, the visionary ceases to see, and the sound of a crashed dream deafens the disenchanted. That characterizes the two disciples on the Road to … Continue reading Dulled Hearts and Minds
The God of New Things!
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. For Encouragement Are you stuck in the past, expecting nothing new in your life—discouraged and abandoned? … Continue reading The God of New Things!
The Death of the Faithful
Psalm 116:15 New International Version Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. For Meditation The Oldman sat in his sick bed with sensors attached all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat and began addressing his four children surrounding him. His speech was candid, with great optimism … Continue reading The Death of the Faithful
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?
The Zacchaeus By You
“Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay in your house today.” (Lk. 19:5). Can a soul find rest without Jesus? Can the sinner find peace without the grace of God through Jesus Christ? Modern homo sapiens will say yes, but deep within the recesses of their heart, the contrary screams for attention. Their mind is … Continue reading The Zacchaeus By 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 Sinking Boat Or Christ
The Sinking Boats Or Jesus Luke 5:6-7 New International Version When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to … Continue reading Your Sinking Boat Or Christ
Just Believe Indeed!
Just Believe Indeed! Mark 5:41-42 New International Version He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. For Meditation I have tried to imagine the posture … Continue reading Just Believe Indeed!
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 