I get very frustrated at people who say that faith is “blindly believing” because it is not. Faith is a substance. It’s the substance of things hoped for. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. It happens that the world is for the most part, running opposite to the Word of God. God … More Faith is a substance
Published here with Joel’s permission, is today’s blog. THE SINS OF OMISSION Introduction “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” (James 4:17) This verse speaks to the issue of the sins of omission. Some of these sins carry way heavier penalties than any sin … More Today’s guest blogger is Joel Nelson
Mark 1: 13-20 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you … More To Catch Him in His Words
…this HOPE we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast….Hebrews 6:19 (NKJV) When I read this today, I realized that I had always thought of the anchor as a picture of hope, and it’s attached to the “boat” (or “ark”) that is Jesus. My Bible has a comment: ” An anchor is … More The Anchor is only as good as the Rope
Lord, Save Me! This is what Peter said after he walked on water. He got distracted by the wind and waves, and started to sink. He yelled “Lord Save Me!” Walking on water is not an everyday occurance. I think Peter was doing pretty good. He’s the only person besides Jesus that is recorded as … More The shortest prayer is these 3 words
“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 NASB Obviously, this speaks of the Spirit Realm, not the natural realm. Remember Jesus … More Today’s Good News
What if Lazarus had been in the tomb, not 4 days, or 4 months, not even 4 years, but 4 decades? What is the cut-off point for God to do a miracle? I dreamed last night that I prayed for several deceased family members to come back to life: My Uncle, my grandmother on my … More Last Night’s Dream
There is one thing that God can’t do. LIE. It is impossible for God to lie. The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, verse 18 tells us “..that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the … More One thing that God CAN’T do…
As Christians, we are not supposed to be afraid of the supernatural, because we are supposed to be the ones performing the supernatural occurrences. We are supposed to be the ones speaking the mountains into the sea. We should not fear the shaking of the world, as we are the ones who are supposed to … More Mountains and the End Days
Another day, another diet. I’ve lost probably hundreds of pounds in my life. And gained it all back. I know, Boo Hoo. I know I’m not the only one. My two biggest issues are 1) eating after supper ! That is not, not, not something I should do and 2) I get soooo depressed … More Yes, Weight Watchers, It’s Me Again
Is this the Real Life? (part 2) Is this just fantasy? What if this is really all there is? What would be the point? If there is an afterlife, don’t you think you should prepare for it? Forever is a long time. Forever is a really long time to spend in the wrong place. Romans … More Is this the real life? part 2
What is it that you want? An easy life? Jesus said “My yoke is easy and my burden is light. Take my yoke upon you and you will find rest for your souls.” Our ideas of an easy life usually involves recreation. Jesus’ idea of an easy life is to do the will of the … More Do you want an easy life?
SueAnn Porter 