Category Archives: Miscellaneous

He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…

Isn’t God wonderful. He starts a work in you but loves you so much that He keeps working in you. Sometimes it is in spite of yourself but He keeps working in you. He brings circumstances about in your life … Continue reading

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No hope

King Hezekiah of Judah lived in Jerusalem where the Assyrians had placed a siege. He was out numbered, low on food and water, and up against the most ruthless army around at that time. 2 Kings 19 records this amazing … Continue reading

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The voice of the Lord

The “Voice of the Lord” is an interesting study. We see it used first in Genesis 3:8 where Adam and Eve are hiding from the Lord after they have sinned. The NIV translates it the sound of the Lord. We … Continue reading

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Easter

Easter is tomorrow. Families will celebrate with huge meals. What a wonderful time to celebrate. Spring is in the air and the flowers are blooming. We are excited about getting out of the house in the beautiful weather. Easter is … Continue reading

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The Vine

Jesus tells us in John 15:1 that He is the vine and we are the branches. He continues by telling us that we cannot do anything by ourselves. To bear fruit or be successful as a Christian, we have to … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Ultimate Recruiter

In 2002, Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A baseball team was left with a team that was underfunded with its star players sold off. Beane realized that in order to compete with teams like the New York … Continue reading

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Don’t take any money

Jesus commissioned 72 people to spread the gospel in Luke 10:1. He tells them that the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Pray for  workers. But the part of the story I found to be the most interesting … Continue reading

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God doesn’t waste pain!!

Someone recently told me that he had gone through some painful difficulties. Then he said to me, God doesn’t waste pain. Wow, what a statement, but is it true? If you are having pain, then that must mean that God … Continue reading

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Rejoice in the Lord always

Philippians 4:4 says “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” The Apostle Paul writes this from prison. How is this possible for him to be in such a difficult situation and still rejoice? Paul has a … Continue reading

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What a great day!!!

We have been studying the 7 churches in Revelation.  From each church we learn something.  From the first church, Ephesus, we learn that we must look at our hearts and make sure we haven’t lost our first love.  The church … Continue reading

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