Whoever has My commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves Me. He who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I too will love him and show Myself to him. John 14:21 Love is something that everyone talks about as needful for one’s well-being. But love isn’t a product that one can just obtain in... READ MORE >
While He blessed them,He (Jesus) partedfrom them and wascarried up into heaven.Luke 24:51 When someone lifts up his hands it can be a sad thing on a sad day. It can mean he’s saying “goodbye.” Many a family sadly remembers the raised hand of their son or daughter who went off into military service to serve our nation… some going... READ MORE >
Then He led them out as faras Bethany, and lifting up Hishands He blessed them.Luke 24:50 Last week we had the opportunity to raise up our hands and put them together and applaud the one person in our life that deserves a standing ovation: Mom… yes, our mother! “Dear Mom, thank you for being my mother. May your day be... READ MORE >
If you are wise,you are wise for yourself;if you scoff,you alone will bear it. ESV: Proverbs 9 vs12 This message ends my time with you sharing the inspired words of Proverbs. I pray that these weeks have been a blessing to you according to the wisdom of God and the knowledge of the Holy One in understanding. Now, “if you’re... READ MORE >
For by Me your days will bemultiplied, and years willbe added to your life.ESV: Proverbs 9 vs11. Today let’s consider that good things come your way as you “get smart” with God. Just to review, for the past two weeks, Proverbs 9 vs 10, the central theme of Proverbs, has been studied: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning... READ MORE >
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is insight. ESV: Proverbs 9 vs10. Most often, when we use the word fear, we mean “to be afraid of ” something or someone, as when we say, “I fear snakes—especially the poisonous ones that hide in the grass.” The list of fears (phobias)... READ MORE >
During the next five weeks let’s look at the Book of Proverbs, a book that doesn’t get a lot of attention, yet in it we’ll find practical thoughts and advice from God. And the first thought is: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is insight” (ESV: Proverbs 9 vs10). It’s... READ MORE >
This month, I’ve been sharing some insight in regards to faith: faith demonstrated in the Feeding of the 5,000, that we come to Christ Jesus for our wants and needs satisfied fully; faith that calms our fears and dreaded moments in life because Christ comes to us; faith that gets us up and going to be Christ-like in thankful response... READ MORE >
With all the lakes in Minnesota and such a big one within our reach, have you ever tried walking on water? Someone has suggested it’s good to know where the stepping stones are located but that’s only when such help exists. These past weeks, I’ve been focusing your attention on the Gospel of Matthew and chapter 14, bringing to light... READ MORE >
Last week’s article, based on Matthew 14: The Feeding of the 5,000, reminded us of Jesus’ compassion in supplying and satisfying the people with what was needed. Feeding the 5,000 was a heady miracle for the disciples who saw the loaves multiply–surely a faith-strengthener! But immediately afterward they experience what might be called paralyzing fear… like they were seeing a... READ MORE >
