“Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Master.” ~Apostle Paul
I must not be embarrassed or ashamed. Jesus is my Master. I must speak up for Jesus. I must speak …
I must not be embarrassed or ashamed. Jesus is my Master. I must speak up for Jesus. I must speak …
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
Why this is important: The enemy is constantly trying to find ways to trip us up. God is strong and …
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …
This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …
There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …
After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, …
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Yahweh [The Lord] is the everlasting God, the Creator of the …
Is Jesus happy or sad with my prayers? I think Jesus may be sad sometimes. I pray and cry out …
Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task most severely for their …
Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …
Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
The origin of anointing was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the …
The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …
The main thing: What is this all about? It is about the pre-eminence of king Yeshua [Jesus]. So, look in …
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Are we questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? We need …
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
Jesus is very direct about how religious leaders are focused on justifying what they teach to match their way of …
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …
Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …
Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …
There is a big thing I need to start with. It is always the central point. Jesus is the Son …
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …
Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …
I love this song. I think it is my all time favorite. I grew up hearing it in church and …
What Jesus said blew His disciples away. It was stunning. Am I hearing Jesus properly? Am I stunned? Am I …
Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …
Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …
God is not decrepit. That may not be obvious but it is the BIG reality. He has not forgotten how …
“For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” ~Apostle Paul 1 Corinthians 4:20 NKJV In God’s …
Lately I have been thinking about what our Father is not. I don’t know why that helps but it frames …
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? Jesus is not interested in being a “respectable religious leader”. He is not Mr. …
Jesus challenges us to be on fire for him and God’s government. Nothing else should matter. Not family or friends. …
I am so very thankful for our God. He is amazing. There is no end to the great things He …
How do I get things done in God’s world? What makes the difference? Does it happen if I am just strong …
The Religious leaders of Jesus day were always trying to trip him up with trivial religious questions. You would have …
Jesus has given me a mission. He has also given me power. The first charge was to wait for the …
Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …
A river like you, Jesus!! Oh my heavenly Father. Your love runs so deep and true in my life. A …
Humility isn’t easy. Jesus challenges me to love and think of others first. That is it. Nothing else. Jesus knows …
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
God has a goal in mind for us. God wants things here on earth to be like they are in …
I have great memories of a time I spent in the mountains of North Carolina in the early 1970’s. I …
What do I want to be different in my life? Actually, there are lots of things. I must admit it …
I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
R.A. Torrey lamented the average believer’s indifference to prayer by writing: How little time the average Christian spends in prayer! …
We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …
God has a mission for us. It is not to just casually encounter people. God wants to transform lives through the …
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
The power of God comes like a mighty locomotive. The rails it travels on are our prayers.We were created to …
Tapping into God’s desire at any given moment opens us up completely to His power. That Jesus rules here, just like it …
You give me power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …
Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes on church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …
It is all about love!! May our Father’s HOLY Spirit bring more love!!! How powerful is that? The Pentecostal power, …
I don’t have to be timid or shy. Fear can’t grip my heart. He has given me His HOLY Spirit. …
Here is a really amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just …
Leave it to Leo to simplify the game of baseball. There is also a difference between being a great hitter …
Jesus knows us. He knows inside and out. Nothing is hidden from Him. God is light and in Him is …
Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. God want us to turn to His …
Love cannot flourish when we won’t forgive. We harbor anger and resentment. It will come out. God’s goal for us …
Sometimes we think of God as we think of ourselves. Big mistake. God is God but His emotions aren’t like ours …
Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission for us. …
Jesus challenges us to mean what we say. Religious jargon and trite sayings are useless. It is the power of …
Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
I can’t say, as Paul did, that I have learned to be completely content and happy. But I am learning …
Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …
Oh my goodness. Jesus has everything. It is a great gift from His Father. All authority, power, love. Everything!! Nothing …
There is a time to think long and hard. That of course would be about what God has created. Just …
Jesus is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a sick …
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
There are way too many things going on. But being too busy to pray should not be one “to do” …