Do you realize that there are blocks to your blessings? It’s not that the Lord is withholding the blessing, it’s that you have placed the block and it’s stopping your blessing. Remember the scripture that talks about the fact that we can’t serve 2 masters simultaneously (Matthew 6:24)? You can’t. Which also means that it […]
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Do you give much thought to your arch enemy? You should you know. He’s been called the accuser of the brethren and he wastes no time in doing this and letting us know that he is doing this, though this verse speaks to what his fate is… “Now the salvation, and the power, and the
Giving credit where credit’s due… I was listening to a teaching by Shelia Walsh which triggered this post. Perhaps the experience of the past 2 years has also influenced. Let’s face it – we kept hearing that we should ‘isolate’ or ‘stay at home’ or ‘quarantine’, etc. which only separated us even more. This has
I think there is little doubt, question that we are living in difficult times. The level of intolerance and violent reaction seems to only increase. For the Christian, we are battered with temptations, seductions, trials, tribulations, fears(?)… Are we in the last days? I would say ‘yes’ but I have only my understandings of the
Have you ever considered just how all encompassing the word – Trust – is? This word defines a relationship at its core. Without trust, no relationship can grow – it always stays at arm’s length. But what convinces you to trust or not trust someone? Is it merely a feeling? Probably not, but what is
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“I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that
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Over the past 10 years, I’ve written on ‘Journey’ 5 times, the last time in January of this year. One could suspect that I like journeys (absolutely) and/or that I enjoy contemplating journeying (indisputably). Besides, there’s so many aspects and manifestations to the word: preparation, your position (planner, passenger, etc.). Which brings up an ‘aside’…
When you pray… when you speak… when you act… do you do so from a foundation of faith? hope? wishful thinking? The last one really doesn’t get us very far so I would recommend deleting it from your consideration. Are there other foundations for prayer, speech, action besides faith or hope? Confidence? Love? Shouldn’t it
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Context is that these chapters are the final words Jesus gives to His disciples before He is arrested. He knows what He will be facing and is trying to instruct and encourage His disciples. He also is emphasizing what they need to know and how to act in the days ahead. Jesus’ demonstration by washing
[This post is really part 2 which began with the previous post called, “And after having done all to stand… Stand.] Do you know, realize you are in a battle… always? We were told to resist (James 4:7), to be on guard against our enemy. “Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
