O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. Selah But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me fromContinue reading “Who is against me…”
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What you got!
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in fromContinue reading “What you got!”
Trust
Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you theContinue reading “Trust”
Where you live…
‘And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword: ‘I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas myContinue reading “Where you live…”
Fear of suffering
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: “I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. I know the slander on the part of those who say that they are Jews andContinue reading “Fear of suffering”
The Bible summary you may have wanted but never took the time to compile…or maybe you didn’t want it. Regardless, here it is.
Originally posted on Reluctant Xtian:
This past Sunday at my church we started a new adult education series called, “The Bible: What is it?” I wanted to name it, “The Bible: What the Hell?” but my editors decided against that. Overall, the first day of the class went OK. I say just “OK” because, well,…
What possess you?
Then someone came to him and said, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?”Continue reading “What possess you?”
8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark
Great post we all should read! http://careynieuwhof.com/2013/09/8-reasons-most-churches-never-break-the-200-attendance-mark/
Church Basements, Government Shutdowns, Kitchen Tables and the Kingdom of God
Originally posted on sinibaldo.wordpress.com:
I’ve spent some time in church basements and meeting rooms listening to people talk about their church. Faithful and faith-filled people have been part of each gathering. Some people are hopeful; some people are scared; some people have grand plans and visions for the future while others wonder if…
Who’s driving your car?
Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel; there they have continued. Shall not war overtake them in Gibeah? I will come against the wayward people to punish them; and nations shall be gathered against them when they are punished for their double iniquity. Ephraim was a trained heifer that loved to thresh,Continue reading “Who’s driving your car?”