I was reading John 10 recently – the chapter where Jesus says He is the door to the sheep, His father is the gatekeeper, and those who know His voice will follow Him. He also explained that those who try to enter the sheepfold by any way other than Himself are thieves. Then, after that… Continue reading Do we really believe Jesus?
Tag: Bible
Friends
There’s a fantastic statement in John 15:15: “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” In the middle of talking to His disciples on the… Continue reading Friends
Proverbs 3:1-6 – Approaching God’s Word
Have you ever read the Bible and felt a twinge of fear or distress, and wondered if you were going to find yet one more thing wrong with you that needed fixing? Have you ever felt a sense of duty, and drudgery in reading His word? Reading the Word is what Christians are supposed to… Continue reading Proverbs 3:1-6 – Approaching God’s Word
How God’s Word is tested
“Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words lest He reprove you, and you be proved a liar” (Proverbs 30:5-6). One can read these two verses and come away a bit unsettled. It seems to convey a warning, but it’s really full… Continue reading How God’s Word is tested
Because they saw Jesus (a novel)
Because they saw Jesus: Because they saw Jesus takes you back to the time Jesus walked among us. The author has woven together several real individuals from the New Testament with some true-to-life characters in the historical context of the first century A.D. The narrative unfolds as a blind man, a scribe and his wife, a… Continue reading Because they saw Jesus (a novel)
Donkey Tales
Donkey Tales – Blessed donkeys of the Bible: When was the last time you read a story told by a donkey? Follow the tales of donkeys and people with Zeb, the donkey. Discover how donkeys played a role in Biblical history from Creation to the cross of Jesus. Zeb is a remarkable storyteller, and the… Continue reading Donkey Tales
The Backup Camera
Our car is over 15 years old, so we are starting to test drive other cars in hopes of finding a replacement. It’s been a long time since I’ve driven something with all the new technology, so making sense of the new dashboards will take adjustment. The first time out test driving a brand new… Continue reading The Backup Camera
Lesson from the muskox
I enjoy watching nature programs and recently a program about life in the arctic was showing. A segment about the muskox was interesting from a spiritual perspective. God made this huge beast, the muskox, to be able to withstand frigid temperatures and terrible wind. It’s not only that they are large and have thick fur… Continue reading Lesson from the muskox
Nourishment
“Therefore, get rid of all ill will and all deceit, pretense, envy, and slander. Instead, like a newborn baby, desire the pure milk of the word. Nourished by it, you will grow into salvation, since you have tasted that the Lord is good” (1Peter 2:1-3). I don’t know if many other believers are experiencing things rising up… Continue reading Nourishment
Are you crying?
The miracle of the young man raised from his coffin in Nain is recorded in Luke 7. Here’s the text I wanted to share about. “Shortly afterward, Jesus left on a journey to the village of Nain, with a massive crowd of people following him and his disciples. As he approached the village, he met a multitude… Continue reading Are you crying?
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