Jesus and Peter are Still Tight
“When they had done so [put out into deep water at Jesus’ bidding], they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. . . and filled both boats so...
Fiery Trials and God’s Faithfulness
“ So these men. . . were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. . . Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, ‘Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most...
Fighting the Giants in Canaan Then and Now
“And they [the spies] spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of...
I Don’t Feel Blessed When I’m Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted. . . Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for...
Where is Jesus in The Storm?
“That day when evening came, he [Jesus] said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side [of the lake, in a boat]’. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves...
The Israelites in the Wilderness Refused Grace
“But the men who had gone up with him said, ‘We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are’ Numbers 13:31 In this post, we will hopefully learn a little about why...
The Testing of Abraham: When God Doesn’t Make Sense
“Some time later God tested Abraham. . . He said to him[later], ‘Abraham! Do not lay a hand on the boy[Isaac],’ he said. ‘Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear...
Peter Sifted as Wheat: Why Jesus Allowed It
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith will not fail; and you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers” Luke 22: 31, 32. Why Did Jesus Let Peter Get Sifted? So,...
Wait For It. . .Blessed Are Those Who Hunger Now
“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. . . Woe to you who laugh now, for you...
Why Did Jesus Call Judas Friend?
“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.’ Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Greetings, Rabbi!’ and kissed him. Jesus replied, ‘Do what you came for,...