Power of His name

John 20: 19-31v 31” But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you will have life by the power of His name.” The disciples were behind locked doors, afraid. Suddenly Jesus was standing there among them. TheyContinue reading ”  Power of His name”

  Bright stars and candles!                 

 Rev 1: 9-19 v 12 “When I turned to see who was speaking to me, I saw seven gold lampstands.” I, John, was exiled to the Island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for my testimony about Jesus. I was worshipping in the Spirit. Suddenly, I heard behind me a loud voiceContinue reading ”  Bright stars and candles!                 “

Road to the Cross Jesus washes His disciples’ feet      

 John 13: 3-17 v “14 “since I your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.” Jesus knew that the Father had given Him authority over everything. He took off His robe, wrapped a towel around His waist, and poured water into a basin. Then He began to washContinue reading “Road to the Cross Jesus washes His disciples’ feet      “

 Mature Progress

Philippians 3: 7-16 v 14 “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Jesus Christ, is calling us.” Yes, everything is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I no longer count my own righteousness through obeying theContinue reading ” Mature Progress”

 Jerusalem!         

 Luke 13: 31-35 v 33 “Yes, today, tomorrow, and the next day I must proceed on my way. For it wouldn’t do for a prophet of God to be killed except in Jerusalem. “ Some Pharisees said” Herod Antipas wants to kill you.” Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox that I will keep on castingContinue reading ” Jerusalem!         “

    Citizens of Heaven

 Philippians 3: 17- 4:1 3:20 “We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our savior.” Learn from those who follow our example. There are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. They think only about thisContinue reading ”    Citizens of Heaven”

Family Lent Reflections

Over the remaining Fridays of the Christian period known as lent we will explore the spiritual practices of praying, fasting and giving. For an understanding of what lent is go back to last weeks reflection. Todays reflection is the first on prayer. Prayer is a conversation with God. Jesus showed us that prayer was importantContinue reading “Family Lent Reflections”

Spiritual Blindness

John 9: 28-36 v 33 ” If this man was not from God, he couldn’t have done it.” We are disciples of Moses, but we don’t even know where this man came from. “He healed my eyes, yet you don’t know where He comes from?” Ever since the world began, no one has been ableContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness”