“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” (NIV) Mark 9:23
Bible reading: Mark 9:14-29
The news seems more bleak day after day. There are bombings, shootings, ...
... Junior High School (JHS) days so well. One thing that made those days interesting was the fact that every pupil in class wants to be the best in class. It was prestigious to gain the first position at ...
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” (NIV) Matthew 5:13 ...
... some point saw little results, felt left alone, and even wanted to die (1Kg. 19:4-18). Some Christians have stopped evangelizing and doing good to others because they have been discouraged.
We deal ...
... water was usually obtained with great effort. And whenever a rich man wanted to “do good”, water was purchased in a skin to help quench the thirst of the poor. But the climax is seen when shouting and ...
... the prize. What is the price that God has asked us to pay in our lives today? May be He wants you to part ways with the bad group of friends you have? May be He wants me to say goodbye to sexual immorality? ...
... in you” (NIV) (Isaiah 26:3)
Today, God’s word is here in our midst, admonishing us to set our hearts right with God if we want to find the strength to overcome hard times. God is Lord overall. If we ...
... hit us so hard. It could be because we have offended God, or He wants to make us better Christians. Whatever the reason, we must bear it and be hopeful realists. God’s anger is not for long, but his enduring ...
... my situation. I left it in his hands and today he has glorified his name with this piece which I pray blesses the many of you out there. No matter what you are going through, I want you to remember this; ...
... or laugh about. This kept me wondering if Mark had problems at all. Then one day, on our way back from a dinner organized by the faculty, I asked him if he had any worries? He wanted to know why I asked ...
"When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me”, for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and ...
... I shall not want.” God’s watchful eye remains on those who stay in His fold. He feeds (John 6:35), leads (John 10:27), and restores them (Psalm 23:3). But when one drifts away, His grace stretches outward—not ...
... for God at each step of our lives.
God is still directing His children in the world through His Holy words, the environment, other people and circumstances we face every day. God wants us to wait for ...
... embark on such a dangerous journey? The answer is obvious: He has the ability to do anything and wanted the disciples to recognize that fact and also strengthen their faith in Him.
Life has always been ...
... blessing you are expecting from God, I want to encourage you with the knowledge that your rainy days are near but you must acknowledge He watches over you even in the stormy gale, difficult and dark moments. ...
... To most of us it makes sense that if you want to become stronger you must work your muscles, the more they are tested the stronger they become and it really isn't any different when it comes to our spiritual ...
... Christians, do we only want to do enough to get by on or do we want to strive to have that "second-mile religion"? Only you can make the difference. May it be our desire to give to God a greater service ...
... be this way? to not be satisfied with merely getting by, but to want to do our very best in bringing glory to God? Matt. 5:39-NIV, "But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the ...
... sacrifice. This means we dedicate our lives to Him because of everything He has done for us. Verse 2 says that we should be transformed by the renewing of our minds. If we want to make these changes we ...
“If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your ...
