Tag Archives: Encouragement

Resident Aliens

John 17:13-19; Romans 12:1, 2 The last couple of weeks we have addressed the question, “What is wrong with the church?” The world seems to be going to Hell in the proverbial hand basket and the church seems content to … Continue reading

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What Is Wrong With the Church?

Matthew 16:24-25 What is wrong with the church, especially the church in the west? There is probably no more impotent, powerless, church with the exception of the European church, in all of Christendom. Conversions are almost a thing of the … Continue reading

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Live the Spirit Filled Life

Galatians 5:16-26; Philippians 4:8 The last few days, confined by the weather to home, as afforded the opportunity to watch the winter Olympics. It is always interesting to watch this epic drama played out on the international stage every four years. … Continue reading

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If God Be For Us . . .

Romans 8:28-31 Life is tough for the people of God and getting tougher all the time. Compromise encapsulates us on all sides. The courts, the legislature or the electorate now determines morality. Anyone that disagrees is labeled a racist or … Continue reading

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Have A Little Talk With Jesus!

Luke 18:1-8  I am convinced that nothing in the economy of God happens outside of prayer. We look to all sorts of gimmicks, plans and strategies to accomplish that which only the miraculous power of God can do. We think … Continue reading

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A Year of Double

Isaiah 61:7                                                                                                      2 Peter 1:10 If you are familiar with prophesy and listen to the various prophetic words that come forth on occasion, you have no doubt heard that 2014 is a year of double. There have been many … Continue reading

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Purity & Humility

Day 9 – Ephesians 4:2; Psalm 51:10 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.[1] 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. [2] This is … Continue reading

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Stay Focused!

Day 8 – Ephesians 4:1; Matthew 6:33 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. [1] 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and … Continue reading

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The Battle Belongs to the Lord!

Day 6 – John 5:13-15 13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you … Continue reading

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No More Manna!

Day 5 – Joshua 5:11, 12 11 The day after the Passover, that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land: unleavened bread and roasted grain. 12 The manna stopped the day after they ate this food … Continue reading

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