God of Wonder

Scripture And when the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw that Jesus was dead, they went home in deep sorrow. ~Luke 23:48, LNT Quote When I can read Isaiah 53 and not be moved, I know I am backslidden. ~Ron Dunn I heard a very notable preacher say on tape that the same…

Generosity

Scripture A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain. ~Proverbs 25:14, NLT Quote We make a living by what we get {earn}; we make a life by what we give. ~Sir Winston Churchill We were created for God’s pleasure and it pleases Him for…

National Righteousness

Scripture Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. ~Proverbs 14:34, NASB Quote “God permits the wicked, but not forever.” ~Thomas Fuller Life is about choices and good choices bring good consequences, while foolish and wicked choices bring bad consequences. In a manner of speaking, life is what we make it. The choices…

Dark Days

Scripture Tiberius Caesar had been ruling for 15 years. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea. Herod was the ruler of Galilee. His brother Philip was the ruler of Iturea and Traconitis. Lysanias was ruler of Abilene. Annas and Caiaphas were high priests. At that time God’s word came to John, son of Zechariah, in the…

Peace

Scripture As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” ~Luke 24:36, ESV Quote Anxiety does not remove tomorrow’s trouble but it does rob today’s peace. ~Image Quotes In John’s gospel, Jesus makes three appearances after the resurrection and in all three he greets His…

Infinite Compassion

Scripture Through the LORD‘s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassion never fails. Lamentations 3:22 Quote Our life becomes much more fulfilling when we learn to give folks a piece of our heart rather than a piece of our mind. ~Image Quotes In preparing for Sunday nights message, I was struck by something I…

Watch Out!

Scripture “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” ~Luke 21:36, NIV Quote Hold yourselves accountable before you are held accountable. ~Omar Vizquel You change a baby’s diaper and clean…