“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin.King James BibleWoe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that ...
The Greek city-state of Athens had about 6,000 citizens, who were called out of their homes to gather in the market place, called "agora," to discuss city business. The gathering of citizens was called "ekklesia" - "ek" mean...
The source of this victory is explicitly stated as being "through Him who loved us," referring to Jesus Christ. The love of Christ is the foundation of the believer's triumph. This love was demonstrated supremely on the cross, fulfilling prophecies such as Isaiah 53, where the suffering ...
The first four months were hopeless at times, but it’s in those moments that I envision Jesus carrying a baby sheep, reminding us he’ll carry us whenever we need, and that my friends is a place of hope, nuzzled in the arms of Jesus. We are excited to announce.. April 1, 2024/L...
Standing Where Jesus Stood April 10, 2020Lisa Preuett As we reflect upon Good Friday, our minds often fixate only on the cross. Most of our attention should rightfully be here because this is where he suffered willingly, dying the horrible death we all deserve. But I want to back up ...
Since the Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit, it knows the thoughts of God and reveals those thoughts to believers. The Holy Spirit opens believers’ eyes to the hope of salvation and their inheritance in Christ. Jesus knew that his disciples would need the power to carry out their mission to ...
Jesus knew the full value of human life, so he knew exactly what it would take to save the lost, hurting, desperate people God loved. It would take a life. A total, selfless sacrifice. And that is strength. That poor baby born in a manger a long way from home became the mightiest...
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone...
“God is able to do much more than we ask or think through His power working in us. May we see His shining-greatness in the church. May all people in all time honor Christ Jesus. Let it be so.” Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLV) Serve More Pastors. Provide hope and help. Personally and...
Sometimes as single women, it is easy to focus on our single status and what we don’t have. True, as singles, we are one and only one. Yet I have never been more convinced of this wonderful truth, “We are not alone.” I think of Jesus’ disciples who must have felt a high le...