John 10:10 (Amplified Bible) – “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have {and} enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).”
Whoever put ice cream on a pie first is a topic of discussion without a definitive answer. What is known is that it was served at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, where some restaurant venue served slices of pie with a scoop of ice cream on top. The French saw it as audacious...
Read MoreLuke 7:47 – “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”
This past summer I had the privilege of ministering at the International Pastor’s and Minister’s Conference in Gabon, Africa. What an amazing conference, outstanding people and wonderful country. We saw miracles and healing that were a testimony to God’s unmerited favor. However, my multiple flights on Royal Air Morocco to Africa was, shall I say…not quite as invigorating. I left on a Friday night from New York...
Read MoreRomans 10:4 – “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes”.
My friend and me were texting back and forth, and were about to wrap it up when he texted, “10-4”. Remember that phrase? Haven’t heard it in a while. For those of you who are not familiar with the “ten-codes”, they are...
Read More1 Peter 3:10 – “For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile”
Don’t you hate when you bite your tongue? It happens when you least expect it and it really hurts! But it’s in the Bible you know…well, not exactly, but the same principle is…
Read MoreEphesians 5:1 – “Be followers of God, as dear children”. One of God’s many amazing creations is the mockingbird. There are about 17 different kinds of mockingbirds throughout the world, but what really makes them unique is their ability to mimic sounds around them. They have been known to imitate humans, songs of other birds, a dog barking, a rooster crowing, a piano playing, and even a car honking, a squeaky door and a cat meowing. What a remarkable creation!
Read MoreEphesians 3:19 - "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."
I heard a magnificent story the other day of a minister from Oregon who was assigned to provide counseling to patients in a state mental illness facility. When he arrived for duty, he was sent to a padded cell with a large group of deranged, barely clothed people. The stench of human excrement filled the room. When he tried to talk with the patients, they responded with groans, moans and demonic-like laughter.
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