Jesus said: Remain (abide, dwell, continue) in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself. It must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine. You are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart …
Perpetua: Hero of Faith in the Strong Savior
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me… My times are in Your hands. Deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me… Christ’s followers triumphed over Satan by the blood of the Lamb and by the word …
Rejected on Earth. Accepted in Heaven
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning… I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Psalm 30:5; Hebrews 13:5) Shooting the Wounded Author Lynn Dove describes herself as a Christ-follower, wife, mom, grandmother, teacher, and writer (in that order). She has three novels for teens and young adults: Shoot the Wounded, Heal the Wounded, and …
God’s Love: New Every Morning (Part 4)
I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For He has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of His righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding or a bride with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10 NLT) God’s Personal Love Terry Wogan (1938-2016) was an Irish broadcaster for nearly 40 …
God’s Love: New Every Morning (Part 3)
I sought the Lord, and He answered me. He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant. Their faces are never covered with shame. (Psalm 34:4-5) God is Love Isaiah speaks of Christ’s love for His people in many ways. He says that Jesus tends His flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in …
God’s Love: New Every Morning (Part 2)
God fulfilled what He had foretold through all the prophets, sending Jesus Christ, His Messiah, to suffer and be raised from the dead to save us. Now we turn away from our old ways of thinking, being, and doing and re-turn to God, so that our sins may be wiped out and that times of refreshing may come from the …
God’s Love: New Every Morning (Part 1)
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion and inheritance. Therefore I will wait for Him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24) God is Love 1 John 4:8 says, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God …
God Answers Speedily (Sometimes)
The Lord says: Before they call, I will answer. While they are yet speaking, I will hear. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer… You will cry for help, and I will say: Here am I. (Isaiah 65:24, 58:9) This post continues to look at amazing ways the Lord cares for us. This builds on God Answers Before …
God Answers Before We Pray (Sometimes)
Jesus says: Before they call, I will answer. While they are yet speaking, I will hear… If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (Isaiah 65:24; John 15:7) The Hot Water Bottle Dr. Helen Roseveare (1925-2016) was an English Christian missionary, doctor, and author who served …
Jesus and Hanukkah
In God’s Son (Jesus) was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it… God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all… Christ says: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the …