Life Journals

To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:11,12 God will make us worthy of our calling? What does that mean? Well, that we are not and could never be worthy on our own. Why? Why does he seek to fulfill all of our works of...Read Full Story

About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." "Surely not...Read Full Story

As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. 2 Corinthians 7:9 This thought is tossin and turning in Pauls head. ....I'm sorry I grieved you but I don't regret it but I do regret it but only for a little while did I regret it....... Got it? It's hard to be truthful, to discipline, to point out short comings. Sometimes you just have to clench your fists and be blunt. It probably will hurt some people's feelings, but if it is done out of love...Read Full Story

And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Matthew 10:14 Jesus knew the seriousness of the situation. He told his men to get in, spread the Word and if they got no response, to get out. Imagine denying the Gospel when Jesus was living among them? When they could pull up a blanket, hear His teachings directly from Him and have a nice fish dinner afterwards? We must also realize that timing is everything. When...Read Full Story

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 There is nothing under the sun that is a new temptation for us. Somewhere somebody has gone or is going through the same things we are. In turn, there is nothing God has not seen or dealt with. Our problems often come when we try to do things...Read Full Story