Posted in Faith, Good Stuff, Life, Scripture on Feb 13th, 2009
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep” (I Thes. 4.13-14 ESV). [...]
Our God is the creator of diamonds. He puts pressure on carbon for thousands of years, producing this beautiful and valuable stone. Although, we know that the same God who turned water into the best of wines could certainly form a diamond with a word in an instant; yet He continues to use the wonders [...]
This morning, I read Psalm 116. And I saw a familiar verse in a different way. “Precious in the sight of the LORD, is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15 NIV) In the past, I’ve viewed this verse to mean that when the redeemed pass from physical life to physical death, they are home [...]
Last night, before we went to bed, we read the third chapter of Proverbs together. And a verse jumped out at me like it never has before. Maybe it was the translation that made it different. We were reading from Michelle’s NIV Study Bible. The verse is Proverbs 3.32, and it reads, “For the LORD [...]
As we press into the heart of God, we discover that He removes obstacles and breaks down strongholds that are keeping us from being closer to Him. Most of these obstacles and strongholds are ones that we’ve created through sin or even through religion. And as He breaks them down and draws us closer to [...]
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them…” Jesus Christ of Nazareth (quoted from Matthew 7.12 ESV)
“…your gentleness made me great.” (Psalm 18.35b ESV) Your gentleness has made me great. Your love has triumphed over hate. You rescued me from my due fate. Your gentleness has made me great. Your brokenness has made me whole. Golgotha’s wounds saved me from Sheol. Your resurrection revived my soul. Your brokenness has made me [...]
Posted in Scripture on Jun 20th, 2008
The other day, my brother sent us this portion of scripture. It’s a good one. Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I [...]
“And will manifest myself to him.”—John 14:21. “The Lord Jesus gives special revelations of Himself to His people. Even if Scripture did not declare this, there are many of the children of God who could testify the truth of it from their own experience. They have had manifestations of their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ [...]
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all…” (I Cor. 5.14 NIV) Christ’s Spirit indwells us, And His love compels us, To go and love with the love we are shown. As salt and as light, To inflame and ignite, The passions of those estranged and alone. [...]