Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five… Continue reading Come and share your master’s happiness!
Category: Devotionals
The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) There’s an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls—old as the Bible, new as this week’s sales flyers and displays at big-chain megastores. You could almost call… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important
Law-abiding Citizens (1 Peter 2:13-17)
We’ve spent four weeks discussing how we are to present ourselves to God: holy, in one mindset, mature, and in community. But how are we to present ourselves to others in our country, business, family, and society? Good question and now we will spend a few more weeks on this subject, but first, how are… Continue reading Law-abiding Citizens (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Lord of All
Paul declared himself an apostle to the Gentiles to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who were not Jews. When he visited Athens, he was disturbed in his spirit when he saw the level of idol worship. He spent his time in the synagogue teaching the Jews and others about the salvation of… Continue reading Lord of All
I know the plans I have for you
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,… Continue reading I know the plans I have for you
Can We Talk?
Joan Rivers (a comedian who started in the 60s appearing in nightclubs) catchphrase was, “Can we talk?” I think she wanted people to enter into meaningful dialog about current issues. She must have known the power of communication. I have said this before, “Communication brings understanding. Understanding brings acceptance. And in the case of a… Continue reading Can We Talk?
Casting Out Evil Spirits Comes Only By Prayer
We hear a lot about witches and ghosts around the highly celebrated day called Halloween. But there is nothing fun about evil spirits because Jesus spent a lot of time casting them out. Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?”… Continue reading Casting Out Evil Spirits Comes Only By Prayer
Being Transformed to Express the Jasper God 43-1-5
New Jerusalem is “clear as crystal” (Rev. 21:11), “like clear glass” (v. 18), and “like transparent glass” (v. 21). Fallen man is the opposite – darkened and hardened (Eph. 4:18). But Christ has redeemed us from our fallen state and has become our life and our light! We need to apply this picture to our… Continue reading Being Transformed to Express the Jasper God 43-1-5
Getting It Right to Get Right into Heaven
I live in a world of words. College football rivalries have nothing on a room full of grammarians and wordsmiths. I would propose a large wrestling pit of mashed potatoes for English instructors to settle their differences over the Oxford comma. Let’s see where you fall. Which of the following is correct? If you chose… Continue reading Getting It Right to Get Right into Heaven
Children & Angels – A Match Made in Heaven | Glory Waves
“See that you do not look down on one of these little ones; for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.” – Jesus(Matthew 18:10) We had a wonderful time at our Hearing God Through Your Dreams event hosted by Ephrata Community Church in Pennsylvania this… Continue reading Children & Angels – A Match Made in Heaven | Glory Waves