Going deeper with Jesus
And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? Luke 24:5 Why do some look for God where He is not?I dated a Christian guy years ago. He took me to a funeral home for church. No, I am not kidding. […]
People are usually my thorns. I don’t know if there is something wrong with me or if everyone battles this at times. I know a lady who wants to be my boss but she is not my boss. She interferes in my life and gives her unsolicited opinion and even tells me what to do
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But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew 23:11 I remember watching this movie called The Nun. All the nuns in training were sitting in a group, talking about humility. The Nun, the star of the movie said, “I work so hard to be humble and I think I have finally
And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. Exodus 25:22 The Mercy Seat was on top of the Ark of the
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Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28 NASB I needed to hear that today. It hit the spot.Doesn’t Jesus always say just the right words at the right time? He reaches deep down into our innermost being, to the core of our existence and He touches
God was careful to add some of the faults of the characters in The Bible. We see Abraham was afraid to let anyone know Sarah was his wife because she was so beautiful. And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah. Genesis 28:2Can we say
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There are a few instances in the bible where there was almost banterbetween God and His people, a back and forth, seeming competition with God. Of course He wins, but He likes the back and forth to some degree. Maybe because it’s honest, laid bare before Him and He can teach us? This back and
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Our life, our responsibility, our domain, who is in control? ChoicesAnd Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. 1 Kings 18:21 We have the choice to follow the Lord every
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These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Jesus said, I have overcome the world. Let’s unpack that somewhat. I say somewhat because when Jesus says something, it’s always huge,
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I have neighbors that are cows. They live one house down from me. I say hello to them often. They just look at me. I sometimes wonder what they think as they see my car pass by. Now, I think we have an understanding.I roll my window down a little and say, ‘Hi Cows!’ They’re
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