Monthly Archives: May 2008

What Happened To The Gospel?

Leonard Ravenhill said….“If Jesus preached the same message minister’s preach today, He would have never been crucified.” [from ChristianQuotes.org] When I discovered this quote this morning — I was thinking about what to blog today, I laughed out loud when … Continue reading

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We don’t have Forever

The Apostle Paul referred to “the early days of the gospel.” It then stands to reason that there will also be “the latter days of the gospel.” This makes sense. There will eventually be the last and final person to … Continue reading

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Contentment

Wise words by Augustine… Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness. Augustine spoke a huge amount of truth! Are you contented today? Are … Continue reading

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Divine Speed Bumps

Recently I noticed new speed bumps installed on a private road that leads down to the lake. Underneath my breath I murmured, “Why did they do that? Why did they put up speed bumps?” Obviously someone wanted drivers to slow … Continue reading

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A Day To Remember!

Psalm 106:3-5… “Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right. Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, that I may enjoy the prosperity of … Continue reading

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Real Vision

Anne Graham Lotz wrote… “Often, in the midst of great problems, we stop short of the real blessing God has for us, which is a fresh vision of who He is.” Today a lady had surgery not knowing the extent … Continue reading

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The Father is Still Working

There were 400 years of prophetic silence between Malachi and John the Baptist. Think of it — 400 years where God was silent. The Lord Jesus appeared on the scene and spoke these words, “My Father is still working, and … Continue reading

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How’s My Attitude?

Philippians 2:5-8 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, … Continue reading

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In Difficult Times…

Kay Arthur, founder of Precept Ministries International wrote… “Snuggle in God’s arms. When you are hurting, when you feel lonely, left out. Let Him cradle you, comfort you, reassure you of His all-sufficient power and love.” Sometimes we simply need … Continue reading

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God-Centered Prayer, Part Two

God-centered praying does not mean we do not pray for ourselves. But as Jesus taught in The Model Prayer our personal requests become secondary and modest. We pray first for God and His kingdom, then we humbly seek our most … Continue reading

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