When the high priest and those who were with him arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full Senate of the sons of Israel—and sent orders to the jail to have them brought. But when the temple police got there, they did not find them in the jail, so they returned and reported, “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards […]
“Why is it you don’t understand that when I told you, ‘Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees,’ it wasn’t about bread?” Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the yeast in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.(Matthew 16:11-12 HCSB ©®) Lies and misinformation are both poisonous. When they […]
I was thrown out of a ministry a few decades ago for refusing to sign a statement that included a section stating that THE initial evidence of having been filled with the Spirit of God is speaking in tongues. I know from the Scriptures and from experience that the Holy Spirit is still empowering believers to speak in tongues, as […]
I have heard that there is a new Bible translation available. It is called the You Version. Jesus, the Word of God, revealed in the Scriptures is not revealed completely. As Stanley Jones would say, that is “the Word become word.” Jesus revealed through you, however, is once again a real-ization of what John wrote: “the Word become flesh.” As […]
Lead us into Your vision, and speak to us with Your voice, Lord. Show us the path of righteousness, and cause us to walk in it without failing. Make us able to succeed at the work which You died to privilege us with. Give us grace that draws us to Your heart, Your purpose, Your life, Your love, Your throne. […]
By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, and he was not to be found because God took him away. For prior to his transformation he was approved, having pleased God. Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards […]
Most people want to live a life that has meaning and purpose. Some people want it badly enough to invest heavily in preparation for the fulfilment of some project or work that matters, even to the point of 15 years of preparation in some cases. Generally, only the people who are playing a “long game” with regard to their intentions […]
When has “encouragement” been reduced to the lower level of “pep talk?” At half-time in a ball game, each team’s coach has an opportunity to give her/his team a speech on something. If they are losing, they need to be reminded of strategies or mindsets that might help them turn the tide. If they are winning, maybe they need to […]
How much of our “good news” is left if we remove the religion? Is our invitation to unbelievers an invitation to Sunday meetings? Are we inviting them to avoid the lake of fire? To what do we invite those who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs? I have become convinced that the only appropriate invitation is to meet Jesus. […]
At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first. Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, yet he did not go in. Then, following him, Simon Peter came also. He entered the tomb and saw the linen […]