A Man Named Jim

Scripture The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ~Proverbs 11:15, NLT Quote Sour godliness is the devil’s religion. ~John Wesley I don’t do too many human interest stories but I have one I want to share. It is a first hand story; I know Jim personally. He is a member…

Is There Any Hope?

Scripture Abraham, building hope in spite of hopeless circumstances, had faith, and so became the father of many nations. ~Romans 4:18, Williams Quote It is worth a thousand pounds {$1,244.49} a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side. ~Samuel Johnson On December 17, 1927, the Coast Guard destroyer USS Paulding rammed…

Hallelujah, I am A Slave

Scripture “Praise our God, all you slaves of His who fear Him, great and small.” ~Revelation 19:5, Williams Quote I had rather be Jesus’ slave than the devil’s minion. ~Ya’akov Usually the Revelation is the last book I finish when I read through the N.T. but this time it will be Acts or Matthew. I’m…

Looking For A City

Scripture But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. ~Hebrews 11:16, NLT Quote The first step to abundant life is to cultivate a heart that desires good and delights in the LORD…

Peace

Scripture “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ~John 14:27, NLT Quote You can’t give what you don’t have. If your cup is empty, there is nothing to pour out. ~Gary Smalley I…

Retreat Or Defeat

  Scripture When Paul and Barnabas learned of a plot to incite a mob of Gentiles, Jews, and Jewish leaders to attack and stone them, they fled for their lives. ~Acts 14:5-6, TLB Quote If we don’t come apart; we will fall apart. ~Vance Havner I am reading through Acts in the Williams translation and…

Electricity

Scripture If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’ Luke 10:8-9, NLT Quote The kingdom has been here as long as we humans have been here but now it has been made available to…

TRUTH

Scripture “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~John 8:32, NKJV Quote There are a dozen views about everything until you know the answer. Then there’s never more than one. C.S. Lewis There are several things I can say about TRUTH. [1] First of all, truth is timeless, it…

I Do Not Want To Be Jesus

Scripture But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink? Are you able to be baptized with the baptism of suffering I must be baptized with?” ~Mark 10:38, NLT Quote I do not want to be…

The Happy Slave

Scripture Happy is the slave whom the Master, when He comes, will find on the watch for Him. ~Luke 12:17, Williams Quote Happiness is to know the Saviour, Living a life within His favour, Having a change in my behaviour, Happiness is the Lord. ~Ira Stanphill I am reading through the Williams translation and yesterday…