J. Robert What makes a family special? The answer to this question will be different for every person. For me, family was a place of acceptance and security; a confidence that no matter what life threw at me, the family would be there. The concept of family took on a much broader definition with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. … Read more
8 “The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 NLT ThoughtsThe statement above was a response that Jesus gave to Nicodemus; Nicodemus was having trouble understanding the concept of being … Read more
11 Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.Proverbs 9:11-12 NLT ThoughtsProverbs 9 is a perfect illustration of the choice that God gives us in life; 2 voices – 2 choices – 1 way. The … Read more
16 Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. 17 He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ 18 Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat … Read more
24 As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.25 But the word of the Lord remains forever.”And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.1 Peter 1:24-25 NLT We recently deleted our Facebook account along with a professional register that allowed … Read more
13 When they said this, Pilate brought Jesus out to them again. Then Pilate sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called the Stone Pavement (in Hebrew, Gabbatha). 14 It was now about noon on the day of preparation for the Passover. And Pilate said to the people, “Look, here is your king!” 15 “Away with … Read more
26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven. 28 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves … Read more
12 After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” John 6:12 NLT While spending time off this summer I have been reading the Gospel of John in my devotions — I just wanted to read the words of Jesus each day. This verse really spoke to me when I read it. … Read more
22 Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He replied, 24 “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail. 25 When the master of the house has locked the … Read more
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. Proverbs 28:14; NLT ThoughtsFear is a strange thing; it can keep us safe or prevent us from stepping out in faith. The verse today talks about the benefit of fear — prevention of sin (wrong). Sin, whether inward (pride, lust, covetousness, etc) or … Read more