Reprimand Jesus?

rebukeMatt 16:22 – But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!”

Jesus had just told the disciples that He would be killed and resurrected the third day. Continue reading

No Obligation

no obligationRom 8:12-You have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.

You can see ads all the time that offer you a service. It often ends that you are under no obligation to continue with the service. Continue reading

Close Christians

close friendsLuke 8:51 – When they arrived at the house, Jesus wouldn’t let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl’s father and mother.

You can’t take everyone with you, especially in ministry. Continue reading

No Fear

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Luke 8:35 – A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been freed from the demons. He was sitting at Jesus’ feet, fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. Continue reading

That’s What It Says!

lake of fireMatt 5:30 – It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

Last night Haylee & Braeden took turns reading from Matthew chapter 5.
Braeden ended up with 5:27-30. When he reached the end and read the word “hell” Continue reading

Giving Up!

ephphathaMark 7:33, 35 – Then, spitting on His own fingers, He touched the man’s tongue. Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!

If a doctor with a 100% reputation for healing said he could heal you but would have to spit on your tongue – would you let him? Continue reading

The Beginning & The End – and in between

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Gen 32:1 As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him.
Jacob was about to meet his brother Esau, whom he had not seen in 20 years. Continue reading

A New Beginning

newbeginningGen 8:18 So Noah, his wife, and his sons and their wives left the boat.

It was a new beginning for mankind. The old world was washed away and a fresh new start was ahead for Noah’s family.
One of the first things he did was build an altar and worship God. Continue reading

It’s New

happy new year 01I realize that the Bible says that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun (2 Cor 5:17) but sometimes it just doesn’t feel new. Continue reading

A Little Time Off

bonfireFor over a week I’ve been missing in action from doing a devo. I had two people ask about it. I told both I was on vacation – a time of rest and reflection.
I enjoyed Christmas with family, gatherings with friends, and the birthdays of grandchildren. Continue reading