“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13) Dear Friends – I do have such joy and peace, thanks be to the Almighty God of hope, that this New Year will be like opening a door to a sparkling breath of fresh air. We will be able …
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: ‘NEVER WILL I LEAVE YOU, NEVER WILL I FORSAKE YOU.’ So we say with confidence: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’” (Hebrews 13:5-6) Dear Friends – God’s words are concise and always trustworthy, so when He says, NEVER, He means exactly that! Just because things are …
“I have seen the Lord!” (John 20:18) Dear Friends – How anxious and exhilarating it must have been for Mary Magdalene to run looking for the Apostles to tell them on that first Easter Morn long ago, that she had actually seen the risen Lord. Her heart must have been pounding as she struggled to breathe and run as fast as possible with the good news that was to …
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:30-31, 38) Dear Friends – Imagine being told, …
Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:21-43) Dear Friends – Jesus unknowingly administered a cure to a woman who suffered hemorrhages for twelve years, and then discovering it, He turned around, and is quick to point out to her that it was her faith that saved her. She had believed that if she could just touch …