Abundant life comes at a price. In John 10:10 Jesus tells His disciples that He came to give us a full life, an abundant life. Jesus compared the abundant life He gives – to a thief who comes to steal and destroy. The contrast is stark and, on the surface, looks to be a […]
A New Year! Filled with potential! Filled with the unknown. God provides us with the opportunity to live life to the full giving us all of Himself in all areas and at all times in our lives. Many times in spite of our circumstances, such as COVID. And politics. The Cup vs. The […]
Trees Trees need established roots to thrive. When trees are planted in the middle of a yard or berm, deep root feeding is required for the roots to establish themselves and support the life of the tree. A tree is a living organism that requires water to grow. When the tree is planted near the […]
The Ocean Even though the ocean is limited in its breadth and scope, it appears limitless. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), water covers 71% of the earth. When standing on the boulders on the Oregon coast (USA) and looking out to sea, water stretches to the horizon and beyond. It seems […]
What is your perspective of a full abundant life? On the surface, the full life looks like happiness all the time with the cup that “runneth over”. A perpetual smile indicates all is well with the world and with life in general because Jesus fills us up to the brim and then that joy […]
A captain of the guards (the Jewish temple guards) and his men were sent to bring back the apostles from the temple area to the high priest and the Council. The guards feared for their lives because of the apostles’ popularity among the crowds in Jerusalem. (Acts 5:26) The accusation and condemnation of the […]
The dictionary defines “jealous” or “jealousy” as: 1. Fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of loss of position or affection. 2. Resentful or bitter in rivalry; envious. What were the events which gave the reasons for jealousy on the parts of the high priest, the Sadducees and other religious leaders? […]
The apostles were given the power of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. (NASB) Acts 2:1-4 “WHEN THE day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were […]
A husband (Ananias) and his wife (Sapphira) had agreed to lie about land they had sold to appear generous and pious. They had kept part of the money for themselves but had said they had given the full amount for the work of God. (Acts 5:1-2) Peter confronted Ananias who did not retract […]