St. Paul writes to his younger colleague, Timothy, and urges Timothy to have the church pray for and in this manner; “…first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This isContinue reading “Intercessory Prayer”
Category Archives: Christianity
Interest on our Words!
” For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:37 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Proverbs 18:21 ESV Do you feel empowered or enriched by your words?
Hope in 2012
Merry Christmas
Jesus is BORN!
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem
” As he (Jesus) approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it.” Luke 19:41
Today, in Bethlehem;
A message to us from Bethlehem; “You might recognize this as a manger. This is where Jesus laid after he was born. Right behind me was the spot he was born in. I had to elbow two girls to stick my head down in this little room and touch the spot. People were going crazyContinue reading “Today, in Bethlehem;”
Jesus Came;
to the Earth as a Babe in Bethlehem. Matthew 2:9,10 gives us an understanding of the wise men and their thinking; “the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem… When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Many of us earthlings celebrate The Birth of The Messiah, Jesus Christ on DecemberContinue reading “Jesus Came;”
Mocking Jesus as a National Sport
After a lunch conversation today it became aware to my lunch companion and myself just how often we find ourselves mocking Jesus. Then I read an article on “Mocking Jesus is the New National Sport.” The author writes; “I pray that this will be a wake-up call for all Believers today. A wake-up call thatContinue reading “Mocking Jesus as a National Sport”
Ponder the word, Remain!
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you†(John 15:7, NIV)
Christmas Favorites
The poinsettia is one of our favorite plants at Christmas. Though we may often think of a red one, today breeders have developed many colors and varieties. Colors range from pinks to multi-colors to purples and burgundy with names such as Monet, Ruby Frost, Ice Crystal, Strawberries and Cream, etc. They have even developed oneContinue reading “Christmas Favorites”
