Category Archives: Bible Books
Building His Church One Rock at a Time
Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?†They said, “Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one … Continue reading
Got Problem? Got Worry?
Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right … Continue reading
God’s R and R
Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I don’t … Continue reading
Asking Rightly
[Jesus said,]“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. Or who … Continue reading
The “Ghost†of my Sin
[reprinted from February 12, 2009] For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. For John … Continue reading
Deposit only REAL Treasure
[Jesus said,] “Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves … Continue reading
God says, “Don’t Worry! I agree…but I do it any way
[Jesus said,] “You cannot be the slave of two masters! You will like one more than the other or be more loyal to one than the other. You cannot serve both God and money. I tell you not to worry … Continue reading
SHOUT! SING!
Oh come, let’s sing to Yahweh. Let’s shout aloud to the rock of our salvation! Let’s come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let’s extol him with songs! For Yahweh is a great God, a great King above all gods. In … Continue reading
It is Better
The LORD is on my side, and I am not afraid of what others can do to me. With the LORD on my side, I will defeat all of my hateful enemies. It is better to trust the LORD for … Continue reading
Jesus Came to Fulfill: Part IV
[Jesus said,]“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. … Continue reading