War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
A Great Wind Blowing
John 6:16-21 NKJV Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. 18Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. 19So when they had rowed about three or … Continue reading A Great Wind Blowing
Make Straight the Way of The Lord
John 1:22-23 NKJV Then they said to him (to John the Baptist), “Who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?” He said: “I am ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the Lord,” ’ as the prophet … Continue reading Make Straight the Way of The Lord
An Occasion for Testimony
Luke 21:12-19 NKJV “12But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake. 13But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14Therefore settle it in your … Continue reading An Occasion for Testimony
A Den of Thieves
Luke 19:45-46 NKJV 45Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, 46saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ” The Temple of God “The Temple of God” at that time … Continue reading A Den of Thieves
If You Had Known
Luke 19:41-44 NKJV 41Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an … Continue reading If You Had Known
Seemingly Without Warning
Luke 17:26-30 NKJV 26And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: 27They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. 28Likewise as … Continue reading Seemingly Without Warning
No More Excuses
Luke 14:16-24 NKJV Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, 17and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ 18But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I … Continue reading No More Excuses
But You Were Not Willing
Luke 13:34-35 NKJV 34“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 35See! Your house is left to you desolate; and assuredly, I say … Continue reading But You Were Not Willing
His Way, Not Our Way
Luke 13:22-29 NKJV 22And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. … Continue reading His Way, Not Our Way
Run With It 