"Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against Him, 'Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me. But this is your...
"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12 ESV) "For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith." (Galatians 3:26 ESV) There's a song: "Hello My Name Is" sung by Matthew West. In the...
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31 NIV) "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loves us."...
"So if anyone tells you, 'There he is, out in the desert,' do not go out; or, 'Here he is, in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Wherever there is a...
"Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock."...
It was Tuesday morning. My son, as was his habit, pulled the cover off of Rocket's cage, fully expecting to find our beautiful Lutino cockatiel climbing all over the cage, chomping at the bars to get out and ride on his shoulders. Although it is nearly impossible to...
“I love it when a plan comes together!” Have you ever heard that said before? Usually this is a statement that indicates the satisfaction that comes from the process of getting a job done. My wife and I are in the final stages of building a house and as I was walking...
Looking through the window, I see the likeness of a miniature magpie. It is formed by a rose branch and some leaves hanging down and is the image of a magpie standing alert with head looking upward and forward. Even the colouring of black with white on the back of the...
Suppose I wished to negotiate with Satan this very hour. Why would I do that when God holds all power? Suppose I compromised with Satan and spared myself a warrior's fate. Why would I do that since his heart is filled with hate? Suppose I wished to sue for peace and...
Satan's a deceiver, a liar, and a cheat. He has skills in mass destruction and is the master of deceit. He will offer you the world, if you'll fall down and worship him; If you'll fulfill his evil wishes and cater to his vicious whims. He will temp you into doing...