My system for reading the Bible changes each year. Sometimes, I read from Genesis through Revelation, or focus on one chapter or one book. Often I study by topic. If I want to read in addition to my study, I generally choose Ephesians. If I ask Father, if He has a preference as to where I read, […]
Do you believe in God, or do you believe God? The answer to that question changed Abraham’s life. Genesis 15:6 says Abraham believed in God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. Galatians 3:8 says the Gospel was preached to Abraham. What Gospel? The same Gospel preached to us. When we believe the gospel message […]
Last month we looked at one key to the victorious life of Jesus: He only spoke what His Father said to speak, and He only did what He saw the Father doing. The result was victory. See Jesus’ Success Jesus answered the devil wisely. With each temptation the devil slung at Him, Jesus answered, It is written, […]
Jesus was victorious in life, and He was victorious over death. And He gave us, the secret to His success. He said, I only speak what the Father says to speak, and I only do what I see the Father do. Sounds like good advice. I’ve always had a system for reading the Bible. But for years, almost every […]
Remember your first love. Your world revolved around them. You couldn’t wait to spend time with them. Sometimes you acted giddy when the two of you were together. Sometimes you were silent, listening to their breath, the beat of their heart. Maybe you rang up a high phone bill. You didn’t care—they were worth it. They […]
Outside the village the shepherds settled the sheep for the night—when lo—a single angel stood in their midst, and God’s blazing Glory surrounded the camp. Open-mouthed their jaws hit the dust, and as suddenly as one angel appeared, an army of angelic hosts filled the sky. For centuries the wise men watched each night, looking […]
God is speaking. He has words for you. Are you listening? Can you hear Him? And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the […]
Not long ago I was asked if I put my armor on when I get up in the morning. I said, “I never take it off.” I credit my ability to never taking my armor off to one word, but first let’s take a quick look at our armor and why we need it. Paul […]
Many Scholars agree that the four heart conditions that Jesus taught about in Mark Chapter Four are the different stages of a believer’s heart as we grow and mature. Jesus said only when the WORD was sown into good ground a harvest came. The other three heart conditions failed to reap a harvest. “And these […]
The seed is planted and rooted. Things are looking up. The garden is growing, getting plenty of water and Sonshine. Anticipation is mounting but it seems to be taking a long time for the harvest. The wondering begins. Is this really working? The payment is due next week. Is healing really God’s will? “And the […]