Cover The Seed

Scripture The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts. ~Matthew 13:19, NLT Quote Worship is fundamentally the act of listening. ~Eugene L. Peterson Peterson says a lot…

God’s SEVEN WONDERS

Scripture Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe, and they praised God, exclaiming, “We have seen amazing things today!” ~Luke 5:26, NLT Quote There were seven wonders in the ancient world and seven wonders in the modern world but God has seven wonders too. ~Billy Graham The seven wonders of the ancient world were:…

Martha, Martha!

  Scripture “Martha, Martha,” replied Jesus, “you are anxious and worried about a multitude of things but only one thing is really necessary. ~Luke 10:41 Weymouth Quote The secret to success is keeping the main thing the main thing. ~Ike Reighard   There is so much irony in the story of Mary and Martha. Martha…

One Thing You Lack

Scripture When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ~Luke 18:22, NIV Quote You can pray all day. You can read your bible through and through but if you are robbing…

Take Courage

Scripture Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. ~Acts 27:25, NASB Quote God’s aim is to grow your faith and sometimes, that means removing visible evidence so that you rely upon His word. ~Charles Stanley {Every Day In His Presence, p.120}…

Observation

Scripture “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” ~John 14:8, NLT Quote We look for God to manifest Himself to His children: God only manifest Himself in His children. ~Oswald Chambers {My Utmost, April 21} Is it possible that Philip’s question hurt Jesus? Was Jesus disappointed in Philip’s lack of observation? I…

Measuring Our Faith

Scripture For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. ~Romans 12:3, NKJV Quote I think it’s wise to completely eliminate all…

The Commandments In A nutshell

Scripture “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” ~Luke 10:27, NASB Quote Spiritual growth does not take place in isolation. ~Eugene L. Peterson What does spiritual growth have to do with…

Seeking His Face

Scripture Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually. ~Psalm 105:4, NASB Quote Go to Jesus with all your problems. Others may grow weary addressing the issues that concern you, but the Savior never will. ~Charles F. Stanley Although our reform friends say there is no such thing, the term “Seek the LORD,” is…

Where Is Your God?

Scripture Day and night I have only tears for food while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” ~Psalm 42:3, NLT Quote We need the closet of private prayer, but we also need to experience the presence of God in corporate worship. ~Alton H. McEachern We believe that the Psalmist was an…