Plus, Zero, or Minus

Scripture  “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” ~John 15:5, NKJV Quote Salvation in Christ is not assistance, it is rescue; It is not enhancement, it is resurrection; it is not rededication, it is death.…

Preaching

Scripture I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. ~1 Corinthians 2:3-4, NLT Quote The creative power of redemption comes through the preaching of the gospel but never through the…

The Message

Scripture The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” ~Jonah 1:1-2, NLT Quote It exciting to preach when you have a message. ~Gene Henderson I love the book of Jonah and…

The Miracle of Prophecy and Inspiration

Scripture But the LORD said to me, “These prophets are prophesying a lie in My name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.” Quote Beware of false prophets, they use God’s name in…

Abundant Living

Scripture “A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance. ~John 10:10 They say, “Through our tongues we have power; our lips are our own ​— ​who can be our master? ” ~Psalm 12:4, CSB Quote Sometimes, not being in control is the most beautiful thing in the world. ~Image Quotes…

Too Many Words

Scripture The more words you speak, the less they mean. So what good are they?  ~Ecclesiastes 6:11, NLT Quote Brevity is the great charm of eloquence. ~Cicero Solomon begins this thought in verse 10…Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man {Adam} is; for he cannot dispute with Him who is…

Praying Amiss

Scripture “Ask the LORD to help us. Nebuchadnezzar is attacking us. He is king of Babylonia. In the past the LORD did wonderful things for us. Maybe He’ll do them again. Then Nebuchadnezzar will pull his armies back from us.” ~Jeremiah 21:2, NIRV Quote If God doesn’t want something for me, then I should not…

Communication 101

Scripture But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. ~I Corinthians 14:3, NIRV Quote Say what you mean and mean what you say but don’t be mean in the process. ~Image Quotes Obviously there were some folks at Corinth who were coveting the gift of tongues more than any other gift. Paul…