How can we possibly keep this command of loving as He loves? How can we walk in that kind of love? If it is a command from God, that means it is not impossible. It is only impossible when we attempt it in our own strength. God would be unjust to give us a command that...
Can you imagine me approaching my wife for intimacy with a outlined card in front of me. Step one: Tell her she is beautiful. Step two: Hold her hand. Step three: Look into her eyes and say, "I love you," etc. How far do you think I would get? Yet this is the...
There was just one. It dropped out of the corner of my eye, and before I could reach up to wipe it away, it had already coursed down my cheek. Where had it come from, this single tear?In completion of an exercise given out at our home Bible study group, I had been...
Mat 27:14 "Jesus kept silence--not a word from his mouth. The governor was impressed, really impressed." (The Message)Silence can be a big encouragement to many people. I am not talking here about failing to show appreciation. I am simply saying that there are times...
HTML clipboard “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.” (Matt. 11:28,29)Bonnie and Clyde. A famous pair of outlaws...
1 Kings 4:29 - And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore. (KJV)As I was away most of the fall doing "grandma duty", there wasn't much water consumption at my home. And so it was...
I was preparing to minister one evening and was in prayer. I was aware God desired to speak something to my spirit. I quieted myself before Him, and He spoke, "Read John 14:15."By the reference alone I had no idea what John 14:15 said. So I turned to it and noticed in...