“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
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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!
Doing Good to All
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:36-40) Your Encouragement Your labor in the Lord is … Continue reading Doing Good to All
He Is So Close
Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA, and their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back … Continue reading He Is So Close
He Is More Than Able
Philippians 1:6 New International Version (NIV) Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. For Meditation The greatest joy we have in our Christian walk is the assurance of our salvation (Jn. 10:27-30). However, that is one blessing the … Continue reading He Is More Than Able
He Goes With You
Mark 4:35 New International Version (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” For meditation His invitation to come with Him is so warm. “Let us go over to the other side,” He told His disciples (Mk. 4:35). The appointed time to crossover to the … Continue reading He Goes With You
These Precious Boys…and Girls
It was Monday, the only off day for the old preacher, and he looked forward to a restful day and some time alone with his wife. However, he could not shake off this nagging feeling of visiting the home of these street children his Church ministers to in Dakar. The scene that greeted the preacher … Continue reading These Precious Boys…and Girls
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 