“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.”
Tag: peace
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
Thankfully, the squeeze ended. Now, in subtle ways, the Spirit has spoken. More accurately, I’m listening and paying attention outside The Verizon Squeeze (The Verizon Squeeze posted 6/24/15) while the Spirit speaks. April said every time she looks at the clock now days, day or night, its 1:11. I felt compelled to look at Mark…
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 