December 1, 2017 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 Christian Standard Jesus wore a title throughout his working life. He was called the Lamb of God by a desert dwelling God messenger. He didn’t seek … Continue reading Lamb footprints in front of you…
November 30, 2017 God spoke all these words: I am God, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of a life of slavery. No other gods, only me.” Exodus 20:2-3 The Message The oldest lie in history is this: ‘God doesn’t keep his word.’ It’s been whispered throughout all recorded … Continue reading Is God enough…?
November 29, 2017 “He remembered to love us, a bonus to his dear family, Israel – indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look – God’s work of salvation!” Psalm 98:3 The Message You can never exhaust the love God has for you. It’s an un-defeatable love. The nail scars remind you that Jesus … Continue reading How deep is God’s memory…?
November 28, 2017 “Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” John 20:20 Christian Standard The ScarFinder arrived without announcement. He had heard the prayers, formed without words, shaped with sighs and those long tired exhales of weariness and patched-up fragments of faith. … Continue reading The ScarFinder’s question …
November 27, 2017 “What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us.” Romans 8:31 Christian Standard How often do you start the day inhaling God’s grace: God is for me? Those four words are not just a wishful thought .. positive thinking .. or a pleading … Continue reading Does God know what to do?
November 23, 2017 “I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 Christian Standard What is the good work that God wants to do in you? Does He want you to live with an ever deepening knowledge of who … Continue reading Waiting on Thanksgiving
November 22, 2107 “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:13 Christian Standard Jesus describes a picture of a friend helping a friend in time of need. That’s who you … Continue reading The Holy Spirit .. Pregnant .. and Prayer….
November 21, 2107 May he give you what your heart desires, and fulfill your whole purpose.” Psalm 20:4 Christian Standard How we wish God would clear the decks from all the obstacles that get in our way. If only he would give us what we desire, we could really serve him. In fact, God has … Continue reading If it were left up to me…?
November 20, 2017 “He brought me out to a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19 Christian Standard Who is this One who leads you into a spacious life? He is your strength, your rock, your fortress, your deliverer, your shield, your stronghold and salvation. There isn’t any area of … Continue reading When God goes to work…
November 17, 2017 “I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me.” John 15:5 Christian Standard Because you can do nothing without me: It is such a simple statement .. easily overlooked .. dismissed even. How many … Continue reading Fruit stands everywhere …
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