Galatians 3:22 (AMPC) “But the Scriptures [picture all mankind as sinners] shut up and imprisoned by sin, so that [the inheritance, blessing] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ (the Messiah) might be given (released, delivered, and committed) to [all] those who believe [who adhere to and trust in and rely on Him].” Lots of peopleContinue reading “Prisoners to Sin”
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Blessed Assurance
1 John 5:13 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.“ There are lots of things that bring doubt into our lives. The devil loves to stir up doubt. Along with deception, it’s his favorite weapon to useContinue reading “Blessed Assurance”
Doubting Thomas
John 20:29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Poor Thomas. We have forever labeled him a doubter. That’s what he’s most remembered for. Not his missionary work in India, but for being a doubter. The thing is that doubting theContinue reading “Doubting Thomas”
Wave Walking
Matthew 14:29-31 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” We oftenContinue reading “Wave Walking”
Fight the Good Fight
2 Timothy 4:7 (AMP) “I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error].“ I love Paul’s analogies in his writing. I love his use of the body as a metaphor for the church. I love the idea of the Christian life asContinue reading “Fight the Good Fight”
Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16 (TPT) “In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the Evil One!“ God has given us the weapons we need to fight the spiritual battle we are in. Sometimes we forget that we are in a spiritual battle, butContinue reading “Shield of Faith”
I Am Sending You
Acts 26: 15-18 “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. I will rescue you fromContinue reading “I Am Sending You”
Doubt Your Circumstance
2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. Life is full of difficult circumstances. After all, circumstances can change pretty quickly. Jobs can be lost. Health can deteriorate, and global disasters can take place. If we look at our circumstances, life can look pretty grim at times. Looking at our circumstances isContinue reading “Doubt Your Circumstance”
Mustard Seed Faith
Matthew 17:20 (AMPC) “He said to them, Because of the littleness of your faith [that is, your lack of firmly relying trust]. For truly I say to you, if you have faith [that is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to yonder place, and it willContinue reading “Mustard Seed Faith”
He Clothes the Grass
Matthew 6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? As humans, we are worriers. We worry about how we will pay our bills. We worry about providing for our families.Continue reading “He Clothes the Grass”
A Beautiful Mess 