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You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV) While today’s verse is 2 Corinthians 9:11, the surrounding … Continue reading →

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 God has gifted each of us in … Continue reading →

Jesus has the authority!  He has the power!  He has instructed us to make disciples… and to baptize them and to teach them to obey the commands of Jesus Christ.  Christ has given us power and authority to do these … Continue reading →

What are we, as Christians, to do?  To love God and love others – it is as simple as that!  Well, maybe that isn’t that simple to do?  We often love our ways over God’s ways.  We may often think … Continue reading →

Many of us probably know that our prayers should be in line with God’s will.  To know what that is, we need to know Him.  However, even if we know His will, we must truly believe whatever we are asking … Continue reading →

As I have grown older, and hopefully more mature, I have become less patient with those who seek to cause division among people or who purposefully undermine other people’s efforts to do good.  This impatience also holds for people who … Continue reading →

Who would not want to experience joy, peace, and hope?  It is all within reach as we reach out and trust in Jesus.  May the Holy Spirit fill each one of us to overflowing, so that we may be able … Continue reading →

Anybody feeling burdened by the challenges of everyday life?  I do not know many people who are not burdened by something in some way.  If you are not feeling burdened, then please take some time to encourage or support those … Continue reading →

A friend of mine mentioned a portion of Scripture to me many years ago.  It was where Jesus rebuked Peter.  Paraphrasing, Jesus said, what is it to you what I do with someone else?  He continued with, go mind your … Continue reading →