2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." NIV Our God does not want anyone to perish. This is why He is so patient with us. He loves...
1 Cor 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." NIV One day, God asked me: "So, Rob. Are you doing everything to my glory?" That's when I realized that most of my activities and decisions were not geared towards God's...
Eph 4:26-27 "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." NIV The devil can't do anything unless we are giving him a foothold. The devil knows he is defeated (see last week's...
The message I would like to share with you today, is the message of forgiveness. Sometimes people err. Even people chosen directly by God err. Look at David who did great exploits in the name of God and who constantly consulted with God for advice. ...
Have you ever wondered why some people are never successful in witnessing about their Lord and Savior? Is it because they are too nervous? Too incompetent? Because they can't talk well? Not at all! It is because we are not full of Jesus! What do you mean? Remember...
Reading chapters 40 to 48 from the book of Ezekiel is a tough challenge! Or so my past experience dictated. Would this time be different? I anticipating that the correct answer to my question was “no”, and this caused me to sputter: “Why Oh Lord is the prophet Ezekiel...
Somewhere in Italy, there is a place at the coast where three beacons can be found. In stormy weather, if a ship makes sure to have those 3 beacons in a straight line, he can be assured that he will reach port safely. God has given us 3 beacons as well, and these are...
What does it mean to really be a follower of Christ? What does it involve to be a true "Christian" in the literal sense of the word? The best definition I ever found was given by Jesus Himself in Mark 8:34 "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take...
On this, the first day of 2005, let's remember that the most important number in the Bible is the number ONE! Eph 4:1-6 "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,...
Song 2:2 "Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens." NIV "She is so gorgeous! Her swaying in the breeze is so delicate! Her white petals shine so brightly! She is the flower of my life," the bee thought, humming happily by. As the bee continued to hum...