GALATIANS 5:22-23 Our own testimony is the best sermon we can preach. It is not just teaching Bible truths – we become results of those truths. Do not just say it – be it. We must allow the Holy Spirit to produce within us the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, meekness, goodness, kindness, … [Read more…]
MARK 2:3-5 The paralyzed man would not have been able to go to Jesus without help. He needed the help of friends who cared enough about him to carry his limp body to the place where Jesus was ministering. We live in a world where people are hurting. They need help. They are covered by shame, … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 41:13 I always like holding my children’s hands while crossing the road, and I do not let go until we have walked a safe distance. They sometimes protested and tried to yank their hand from mine, but I knew better than they did. And I refused to let go. Sometimes we talk of holding on … [Read more…]
ACTS 1:21-26 Today from our Church calendar is St. Matthias’ Day. We do not know much about him, except for the fact that he was selected to take Judas’ place. We can only imagine how he was prepared for that moment in his life. But God’s grace was available. That is how it is. Sometimes we … [Read more…]
JOHN 15:2 When we continually draw close to God, like a good gardener, He trims us – cutting away our dead or overgrown branches or stem to encourage beauty and growth. The processes may not be pleasant, but the results are. Trust Him during difficult seasons in your life, knowing that He is at work to … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 4:31 Bitter orange extract is often used in weight-loss supplements. But because it raises blood pressure and has been linked to heart attacks and strokes, it has been banned in some places. Can you just liken these negative effects to what bitterness does in us? Imagine Naomi asking people to call her “Mara,” meaning bitter. … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 7:24 Whose wisdom, insights, or opinions do you listen to the most? Jesus used the image of building a house on a faulty foundation to explain the danger of building our lives on just any word or idea. Many families have fallen apart because of this and many lives have been shattered too. If we base … [Read more…]
LUKE 4:1-13 Some people feel temptations are more during Lent and so they are very agile during this season. The truth is that temptations come each day and will continue through this season and beyond. The fact that Jesus was tempted in the wilderness did not wipe away the challenges He had to face after then. … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 5:8 Paul reminds us as believers that we were once darkness, but quickly noted that now we are light in the Lord and should live as children of light. Light has a way of exposing what darkness tends to cover. That is precisely the truth upon which Paul bases his instruction. Such is our … [Read more…]
JEREMIAH 1:5 People value recognition because it makes them feel important. Usually the recognition we seek is from other people. When we are not recognised, we may end up with feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, emptiness, disappointment, and even hatred. Not only does God recognise you. He has special feelings for you. He cannot stop thinking … [Read more…]
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