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Jesus , the Healer

As I write this , I have a fever. Funny thing about this fever is that it does not have any accompanying symptoms. No pains, no coughing , nothing yet I have been sick since Friday at work. As I missed…

Luke 4:38 (NET)

what are you doing??

I just finished reading today's Our Daily Bread. The Bible reading included the verse "And whatever you do or say, do it as a representativr of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him." The ODB writer…

Colossians 3:17 (NET)

the Book of Acts

The Book of Acts is so aptly named because it details the actions done by the apostles after Christ ascended into heaven. As i read it, i think it should also bear the name "Acts of the Holy Spirit" or…

"In It to Win It!"

Saul - used to be the Christian's most feared enemy just because his reputation involved murder of Christians. An unlikely encounter on that road to Damascus changed that course. He was blind but after…

Acts 20:24 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NLT), Galatians 2:2 (NLT), Galatians 5:7 (NLT), 2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT), Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)

evidence

Recently a physicist named Stephen Hawking declared that heaven is a fairy tale. Obviously from his previous statements that he doesn't acknowledge a living , personal God whom Christians believe . Like…

Acts 14:17 (NLT)

Second Peter

One author described Peter in this chapter as peaceful. At this point , he's in prison and sleeping! I remember how scared Peter was when he walked on water and saw the squall. How aggressive he became…

Acts 12:1 (NIVUK)

Second Peter

One author described Peter in this chapter as peaceful. At this point , he's in prison and sleeping! I remember how scared Peter was when he walked on water and saw the squall. How aggressive he became…

Acts 12:1 (NIVUK)

seize the moment

Peter and John were on their way to a prayer meeting. They were met by a crippled beggar. Beyond monetary help, they offered more - the man's healing in the name of Jesus. The crowd gathered. They were…

Acts 3:12 (NIV84)

Jesus, the King of Glory, my friend

As I read the chapter for this morning, Michael W. Smith's Let It Rain plays in the background . As I close eyes to ponder upon His word, the chorus played and I could just the King of Glory coming down…

John 15:13 (NIV84), John 15:14 (NIV84), John 15:15 (NIV84)

He feels for you

Johm 11:35 is very famous for letting us know that He "wept" over a friend. But on verse 33, He showed another emotion: anger and feeling "deeply troubled." Yet in another verse in one of the gospels,…

John 11:33 (NIV84), John 11:35 (NIV84)

"Can you hear me now?"

If you can't hear Him , chances are you are not one of His sheep! Ouch! That should really hurt esp for those who claim to follow Jesus but are truly not. If you hear Him, listen. One of the things I…

John 10:3 (NIV84), John 12:47 (NIV84)

quiet time promises/ blessings

1) freedom from fears 2) answered prayers

Psalm 34:4 (NIV), Psalm 34:8 (NIV)