Touching heaven and changing earth The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. – James 5:16 James 5:17-18 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! 18 Then, when heContinue reading “Touching heaven and changing earth”
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Guaranteed deposits ∙
Guaranteed deposits ∙ For I know the one in whom I have put my faith, and I am convinced that he has the power to keep for that day what has been deposited with me. – 2 Timothy 1:12 Luke 12:42-48 42 And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom theContinue reading “Guaranteed deposits ∙”
Elevating your service ∙
Elevating your service ∙ If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. – Luke 9:23 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 TheyContinue reading “Elevating your service ∙”
Pay back
Pay back Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do. – 1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:38-41 38 You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: “An eye for anContinue reading “Pay back”
Do not bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit
Do not bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit Do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. – Ephesians 4:30 Isaiah 63:7-10 7 I will tell of the LORD’s unfailing love. IContinue reading “Do not bring sorrow to the Holy Spirit”