Your I.D.

Scripture For the king [David] trusts in the LORD . The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.  ~Psalm 21:7, NLT Quote “I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved that He did it gladly.” ~Timothy Keller Psalm 21 is a celebration after…

Picking Up the Pieces

Scripture  After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? ” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.  ~John 21:15, NLT Quote There is more grace in God’s heart than there is sin in your past. ~Erwin Lutzer…

Jesus And Recreation

Scripture Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. ~John 21:3, NRSV Quote Recreation is refreshment of strength and spirits after work by means of refreshment or diversion. ~Merriam Webster There is a…

The Flesh: Powerful or Weak?

Scripture On the way, Jesus told them, “Tonight all of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say, ‘God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ ~Matthew 26:31, NLT Quote Humble yourself or God will do it for you! ~Image Quotes The flesh is strong when it comes to…

The Magician

Scripture A man named Simon lived in the city. For quite a while he had practiced evil magic there. He amazed all the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great. ~Acts 8:9, NIrV Quote Knowledge {of Christ} is power. ~Sir Francis Bacon Simon became a convert and follower of Philip the evangelist. When…

The Tricky-Tricky Heart

Scripture “Lord,” Peter asked, “why can’t I follow you now? I will give my life for you.” [Jesus]… Before the rooster crows, you will say three times that you don’t know me! ~John 13:37-38, NIRV Quote Next to the devil himself, the human heart is the most deceitful thing in this world and no one…

Sleeping Through The Storm

Scripture Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy.   ~Mark 14:39-40, NIV Quote Indifference is worse than hate. At least those who hate care. ~Anonymous On the eve of Jesus death on the cross, He took Peter, James and…