“Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:22, NKJV) This morning I found a small folded piece of paper on the floor. How it got there I do not know—must have…
“Let all that you do be done with love.” (I Corinthians 16:14, NKJV) Have you ever been waited on in a restaurant or store, but the service came with an attitude? Or perhaps this has even happened at home. The task was completed grudgingly—out of obligation rather than love. All of…
“I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint.” (Jeremiah 31:25, New English Translation) Life, and our busy schedules, can wear us down. We have so much to do, so many depending on us, and so little time…
“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.” (Acts 8:4) Have you ever thought how glorious it would feel to be part of the early church after their Day of Pentecost experience? Imagine the joy! The fellowship! The miracles! The persecution! Oops. Persecution? That’s not exactly what…
“And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” (Matthew 10:42, New Living Translation) A cup of cold water doesn’t sound like much, does it? It’s just a little thing. But to a thirsty person, a…
“Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25, English Standard Version) As a child, I remember the excitement of attending the family reunion. It wasn’t anything fancy, just a roadside…
So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” (Acts 3:5-6, NKJV) Acts 3 relates the story…
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world. (John 16:33, New English Translation) The Book of Job tells the story of “the greatest of all the men…
He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit . . . I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me – and I in him – bears…