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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 (NIV) In the course of our daily lives there are so many ways that our peace can be upset. In our personal lives, we might face physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual challenges. Social media pundits, TV journalists, newsprint reporters, and politicians … Read more
In 1880 Adoniram Judson Gordon wrote in his book, “The Believer’s Union with His Lord”: “‘For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body…’ (1 Corinthians 12:13 – ESV). But for God to give is one thing, for us to receive is quite another. ‘God so love the world that He gave His … Read more
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (NIV) What a rich scripture this is! Jesus – God made flesh. Living with us. Showing His glory. Setting an … Read more
JEHOVAH-RAAH “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, … Read more
“Himself” is a poem written by A.B. Simpson in 1904. The text is a road map for believers from the salvation experience to the consequence of maintaining our relationship with Jesus. The first half of each line represents the beginning of our focus on God; the second half shows our closer connection to Him. Jesus … Read more
“Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.” 1 John 3:15 (NIV) “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love … Read more
“No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the other disciples vowed the same. Matthew 26:35 (NLT) Jesus Knew His Destiny On the night He was to be arrested, He prophesied to the disciples that they would all betray Him. Peter absolutely believed he would … Read more
OLD TESTAMENT “Celebrate the Festival of Harvest with the firstfruits of the crops you sow in your field. Celebrate the Festival of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in your crops from the field.” Exodus 23:16 (NIV) Traditionally, there was a celebration at the beginning of the harvest in the Old … Read more
Jesus said, “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t … Read more
All His promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. Psalm 18:30 (NLT) We all have many concerns about issues for which we have no direct control. The pandemic, war in the Ukraine, gender teaching to young children and much more. In addition to these are the age-old … Read more