After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was … Read more
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26 (ESV) We are very blessed to have the Holy Spirit and the bible. Imagine what it was like for the first … Read more
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, … Read more
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” Matthew 26:52 (NIV) Bad news between Russia and the Ukraine; nation against nation. There is a long list of current affairs that are beyond our individual reach, but because of the internet, Twitter, Facebook, … Read more
So, encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) Let’s take the time this week to contact one of our friends who is a fellow believer to hear how they’re doing, encourage them and pray with them. How many of us cherish a random phone call … Read more
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.” Acts 18:9 (NIV) Suppose you are sound asleep in the middle of the night when Jesus wakes you up and speaks to you. He encourages you to continue the good fight and to speak the truth … Read more
This is the “most wonderful time of the year,” right? This is the season of giving, sharing, loving and being thankful. Jesus is the reason for our celebration. There would be no Christmas without Him. Imagine what it would be like to not receive the gifts He gave so freely – salvation, redemption, eternal life, … Read more
A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. But Jesus said, “Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.” When the woman realized … Read more
“For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes when he received honor and glory from God the Father. The voice from the majestic glory of God said to him, ‘This is my dearly … Read more
