Advent -Waiting “It is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord” (Lamentations 3:26). We are in the season of Advent. What does the word Advent mean? It simply means arrival. In the case of Christmas, it is referring to the arrival of Jesus, the greatest gift ever given to the world. But Jesus… Read More »

“But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire.”                                                                                                            … Read More »

“When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 How interesting the religious leaders could see the boldness of Peter and John but because they did not have a formal education like themselves,… Read More »

“They all were continually united in prayer, along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.” Acts 1:14 Life brings challenges. There are situations we can deal with those challenges individually. But more often than not we need help. Especially when we are experiencing a corporate trial, something that affects a… Read More »

“They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 We all have priorities. At least things we have made priorities in that we do them every day either intentionally or habitually. It is important to reflect from time to time and ask ourselves is… Read More »

“I am the vine; you are the branches.” John 15:5 Like many of you we had an extra deep freezer for the overflow of food. It was a medium sized chest type with a small power-on indicator light on the front. It was three days before we noticed that the light was out! Actually, it… Read More »

“You will be My witnesses….” Acts 1:8 Why is it when we hear the word “witness” we have images in our mind of sharing the four-spiritual-laws, the Gospel, our personal testimony, or reciting some scripture from memory to a lost person? Yes, those times should be a part of our life in Christ. But there… Read More »

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in Me.” John 14:1 There have been numerous times in my life when God demonstrated His faithfulness. During my first year of seminary, I applied for a summer mission project. I drove a school bus during the school year but had nothing planned for… Read More »

“I will be with you, just as I was with Moses. I will never leave you or abandon you.” Joshua 1:5 Moses had laid his hands on his assistant Joshua passing on to him the role as leader of the nation of Israel and he was filled with the Spirit of wisdom. But the burden… Read More »

“The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” James 5:16 An angel sent by God told Zechariah, “Your prayer has been heard.” (Luke 1:13) The centurion Cornelius heard confirmation from the Lord: “Your prayers…have ascended as a memorial offering before God.” (Acts 10:4) Prayer is something we do by faith. For… Read More »