In what ways have you been called to suffer in this life? What difference did that suffering make in your life? Did it make you bitter or better? Did it produce in you life or death, or both? Did you run to God or away from God? Did it teach you to love or to … Continue reading Called to Suffer
Love
For the One I Love
I was inspired by the passage I read for my quiet time from Isaiah 5, which begins by Isaiah saying, "I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard..." I sensed the Lord had a song for me based off of that song, only about Jesus Christ and what he did … Continue reading For the One I Love
Abide in Truth
What is love? It can be many different things, depending on what type of love we are talking about. There is erotic or romantic love, and then there is friendship (companionship or brotherly) love, and I believe there is also a special kind of love a parent has for a child, and then there is … Continue reading Abide in Truth
Do You Love Me?
After Jesus had died and had risen from the grave, he appeared to his disciples multiple times. On one of these occasions he appeared to a small number of them while they were out fishing. The disciples came ashore, Jesus fed them breakfast, and then Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading Do You Love Me?
Do Not Fear
Jesus told his disciples that he was going to leave them and that they could not go with him now, but they would follow later. He told them not to be afraid, though, because he was going to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house, and that one day he would come back, … Continue reading Do Not Fear
Is Your Faith Growing?
In this world we will have trouble. But take heart! Jesus Christ has overcome the world. Amen! (Ref: John 16:33 NIV). The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Thessalonians 1 (Select vv. ESV). We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and … Continue reading Is Your Faith Growing?
It Matters!
Believers in Jesus Christ: Is God always pleased with us, no matter what we do? Now that we have been saved, by God’s grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, when God looks at us, can he see when we sin against him? Or, does he only see Jesus? Can we believe in Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading It Matters!
For You
I just want to thank all my readers for being here, for reading this blog, and for all your many words of encouragement, hope, healing, and cheer, and for the many times and ways in which you have ministered God's love and grace to my spirit - to my heart. You are very special to … Continue reading For You
Blessed Are You
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when people hate you and when … Continue reading Blessed Are You
Awestruck Grief
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after … Continue reading Awestruck Grief