” We are not alone, and we are promised we can and should grow in our understanding of Jesus and the kingdom of God and how we’re to live out our faith and hope.”
Tag: peace
Believe
“Where was Thomas when his friends were together behind locked doors? They were behind locked doors out of fear, fear of those who never came. BUT JESUS CAME.”
Staying Put
Luke 24: 44-53 Sometimes we do well waiting and sometimes we don’t do so well. One thing that distinguishes the human species from others is that we’re the only animals you’ll find standing in lines. That goes with the old joke. We shouldn’t trust banks with counting our money. If bankers can count, why do…
Jesus Promised
John 14: 25-29 In the first chapter of the book of Acts of the Apostles, Luke wrote, “After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1: 3). We’re in similar days in our times of worship…
Pleased, Peace and Relax
“I believed then and do today it was God speaking. Relax.”
Contentment
My fatigue in working eight consecutive days challenged this, but I’m reminding myself as I write this. I am content. My contentment is found in knowing my destiny and our vision revealed in what God has told us and what we trust will come about in seasons ahead. Without visions and a God-centered destiny, our…
Peace & Forgiveness Are Ours
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they…
Psalm 102 in The Message 