Pentecost: The Promise, the Praise and the Power
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ~Acts 1:8
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Why Paul Shipwrecked: Sailing “Under the Lee” in Your Faith
“…keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.” ~1 Timothy 1:19
It’s Not by Might Nor by Power That You Will Fulfill God’s Plan
“This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. ‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain!”~Zech. 4:6-7
Casting Out Doubt: “Lord, I Believe. Help My Unbelief!”
“Jesus said, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!” ~Mark 9:23-24
“IT IS WRITTEN!” 5 Ways to Use Scripture as Defense
“…so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” ~Isaiah 55:11
Finding Rivers of Living Water in Your Season of Drought
“Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” ~John 7:37-38
How Can the Steadfast Love of the Lord Triumph Over Hate?
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed; His compassions do not fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” ~Lamentations 3:22-23
If There is No Fear in Love, What Are You Afraid Of?
“…And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 17 In this way God’s love is perfected in us… There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear…” ~1 John 4:16-18
What is the Purpose of Divine Revelation?
“Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. Daniel answered and said: ‘Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His….” ~Daniel 2:19-20
When the Righteous Cry Out, God Has Two Reponses
“Our God will come, and will not keep silent; a fire consumes before Him, and a strong tempest is around Him.” ~Psalm 50:3
Getting Answers to Prayer Starts with One Crucial Thing
“Therefore, since we are encompassed with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” ~Hebrews 12:1
Knowing God More By Understanding What He is NOT
“The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness. But He is patient with us, because He does not want any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” ~2 Peter 3:9
Tearing Down the Asherah Poles of the People for God’s Glory
“Tear down your father’s Baal altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it. Then build an altar to the Lord your God on top of this stronghold…” ~Judges 6:25
Was Jesus Made in the Literal Image of God?
“He is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every creature.” ~Colossians 1:15
Give Thanks to the Lord With an Everyday Kind of Love
“I will give thanks with my whole heart; I will declare all your marvelous works.” ~Psalm 9:1
The Importance of Worshipping God When Life is Hard
“…Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshipped.” ~ Job 1:20
A Song of Lament and Hope: The Harp in the Willow Tree
“I, for my part, confide in Your kindness; may my heart exult in Your salvation! I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.” ~Psalm 13:5-6
King David Fought Like a Shepherd, Not a Soldier
“My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!” ~Psalm 57:7
The Army of the Lord Fights in Faith
“My soul is among lions… Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory be above all the earth.” ~Psalm 57:4-5
Soldiers in the Bible Don’t Always Fight
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise.” ~Psalm 57:7