The power of encouragement

The power of encouragement I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia. – Galatians 1:16-17 Acts 9:26-28  26 When he arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples, and they were allContinue reading “The power of encouragement”

Got trouble? ∙∙∙

Got trouble? ∙∙∙          Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid. – John 14:27 John 14:25-29  25 I am telling you these things now while I am still with you.  26 But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative – that is, the Holy Spirit – he will teachContinue reading “Got trouble? ∙∙∙”

Ponder His words ∙∙

Ponder His words ∙∙ Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. – Luke 2:19 Luke 2:10-20 10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;11 for today in the city ofContinue reading “Ponder His words ∙∙”

Old-time religion ∙∙∙

Old-time religion ∙∙∙ You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! – John 5:39 Luke 24:44-47  44 He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me inContinue reading “Old-time religion ∙∙∙”

Call for backup ∙

Call for backup ∙ [The Holy Spirit] will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26 John 14:16-27  16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,  17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neitherContinue reading “Call for backup ∙”