ONE THING…
What is the one thing that is MOST important to you this day? Paul wrote in Philippians 3:13–14 – “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But ONE THING I DO: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I...
A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Recently the following verse gripped me – “He . . . will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” (2 Corinthians 9:10) A harvest is something we gather after the soil has been prepared, and the seeds have been sown, watered, grown and nourished. Then, when...
GRACE UPON GRACE
John 1:16 – 17 says, “For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” Whatever we have in Jesus comes from His FULLNESS in God. Through this relationship, He is...
JOY COMES IN THE MORNING
When Billy Graham preached to huge audiences, they often sang the song, “Pass me not, oh Gentle Saviour, hear my humble cry. While on others Thou art passing, do not pass me by.” The author of that song was famous Frances Jane Crosby, known as Fanny. She was born on...
STRENGTHENING OUR FAITH
If you feel you have little faith, remember that you need only have faith as small as a mustard seed and to look to Jesus in ALL situations to have some measure of faith. But little faith needs to develop into bigger faith. Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes...
ENTERING 2024 WITH JESUS
As we leave the old year and enter a new year, we can have the assurance that even if we do not know what the future year holds in store for us, we do know WHO holds the future in His hands! What are your hopes as you enter this New Year? What challenges do...
Glory to God in the highest 3. Part
"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in the land of the shadow of death, the light will shine on them." Isaiah 9:1 "Now glory to God for giving his only Son. Even the angels, rejoicing, give thanks to him." (Marti Luther 1535,...
Nyt Jumalalle kunnia 3.osa
"Kansa, joka pimeydessä vaeltaa, näkee suuren valkeuden, jotka asuvat kuoleman varjon maassa, niille loistaa valkeus." Jesaja 9:1 "Nyt Jumalalle kunnia, kun antoi ainoon Poikansa. Siit enkelitkin riemuiten, veisaavat hälle kiitoksen." (Martti Luther 1535, Sksassa...
CHRISTMAS 2023
We are in what is commonly called the Festive Season. What is it that we celebrate? As Christians we remember the birth of Jesus – the Saviour; the Christ – Anointed One; Immanuel – “God with us” (Is. 7:14; Matt. 1:23). “Yahweh, God Most High, Maker of heaven...
Where are you from? 2. Part
I was born in Bethlehem into this world. But my origin is from ancient times, eternal times. The government has been placed on my shoulders. Bethlehem was a small town, the same place where David also came from. I strongly feel that you, Lord, saw me even...