Brother Lawrence practiced the presence of God in a monastery kitchen “˜among the pots and pans”™. Jesus is “˜not out there somewhere”™, He is here ““ NOW! As followers of Christ we can choose to live in His presence throughout our day, but do we? Sad to say, I don”™t, which is to my loss. […]
The Psalmist found it pleasant and fitting to praise God! (See Psalm 147:1) (NASB) Psalm 147:2-5 “the Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. 5 Great is […]
Where do people go to be taught about the God of the Bible? Many attend Sunday School and listen to the Pastor”™s/Priest”™s sermons. Many have Bible studies and use devotionals. Quiet times spent in reading God”™s words and praying is also a way to be taught by God from His word. The Lord”™s Authority Jesus […]
One of the many promises of God to His children is found in (NASB) Psalm 32:8-11 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” What a promise! God Himself will instruct you and me and teach us the way we […]
Fulfilled prophecy proclaims that God”™s truths are valid and He does not lie. His words can be depended upon for this life. Isaiah prophesied about many aspects of the coming Messiah. When He came, He fulfilled all that concerned His life while on this earth. How does this prophecy of Isaiah proclaim and describe Messiah? […]
When a gift is given ~ appreciation for the gift and the giver is appropriate. Verbal words of thanks are often expressed. A written note (which is one of etiquette) brings a quiet smile to the recipient. When we say “˜thank you”™ we are expressing a heart of gratitude. “How can I say thanks for […]
How do you react to another person”™s anger toward you? Do you get angry and seek ways to have revenge? How do you react when someone rejects you? Do your hurt feelings cause you to become defensive, which leads to words and actions that further alienate you from that person? Jesus went to His hometown, […]
Parents work to make their children happy”¦sometimes it works”¦and sometimes not. God the Father desires to bless His children with good things also. But what God wants to give His children is far different from what we might suppose. Being healthy and happy is good, but it is not a prerequisite with God. Having material […]
Any electrical appliance requires an electrical cord and plug attached to an appliance. For that appliance to work properly, it must be plugged in to an electrical source. So, any follower of Christ must be “˜plugged in”™ to their source of power ““ God Himself. Jesus, the Son of God, lived in the power of […]
Many years ago John 12:24 was chosen as my personal verse for the year. During that year a ministry was “˜taken away”™. Reflecting back on that difficult and devastating time, it has been noted that that verse “˜happened”™! A personal and beloved ministry was denied; yet, God”™s word continued to be given out ““ the […]