1 Corinthians 9:24 - Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. (NASB)Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal for the prize for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (NASB)As you...
Do we have the authority to heal?It is clear that Jesus gave authority to His followers to heal: "And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of...
"Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." (Luke 12:15)Alan Johnston was a British reporter working for the BBC. He was the BBC correspondence in Gaza, within the...
After telling the story of the shrewd manager (See Luke 16), Jesus shared another story to make us aware that thinking of others is far more important than anything else. It was the story of a poor beggar named Lazarus and a rich man. Some say that this story is a...
What is the Most Important Aspect of Christian Living?Going through the messages of the 7 churches in Revelation, I stood back and looked at what message Jesus was trying to portray to each one of them. Wow! It filled my heart with adrenaline. This experience has been...
May we take heed to the words addressed to the Seven Churches of the book of Revelation. To which of these seven churches do you belong?The church of Sardis starts with quite an eye-opener, but will they listen or shrug their shoulders? "I know your deeds; you have a...
"Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace . . . This is your Father you are dealing with, and he...
