Category Archives: Bible Books
The Holy Spirit: & My Spouse
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit: & Pastors (and ALL who care for the sheep)
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit: The Suddenly
Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they … Continue reading
The Promise Keeper
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his … Continue reading
Persistence: Useful Stubbornness
He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up, saying, “There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God, and didn’t respect man. A widow was in that city, and … Continue reading
Surrender
Genesis 22 begins with the sometimes troubling first verse: Some time later God tested Abraham.   Genesis 22:1 (NIV) It can be disconcerting to think that our loving Father God will give us ‘tests’. However, without a ‘test’ it … Continue reading
Is JESUS the ONE?
John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?†   Luke 7:18-19 (NIV) John’s … Continue reading
Resurrection: Never Ordinary!
It happened soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him. Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead … Continue reading
“Got a problem?â€
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.   Psalm 4:1 (WEB) “Got a problem?†I could do an ad like “Got Milk?†The … Continue reading
Parents, Pray for your children!
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old. Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding. The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a … Continue reading