Learning more about Jesus while encouraging others.
One of the ways that believers know they have the Spirit living in them is because they have spiritual gift(s) chosen by God and given by the Spirit. You are given those gifts to bring glory to the name of Jesus. Are you using your gift to glorify the Savior? If not, why? Is it possible that you haven’t given your life to Him? Take the challenge. Use your gift. And share your story! Continue reading Bible Q & A
Featured photo by Ken Carley Luke 11:1 “He was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” Most people who have any experience with Sunday School have heard the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den. … Continue reading Teach Us to Pray
Has God lost all authority and power? All the world seems to have no desire for Christ. Darkness is pervasive. Sorrow, abuse, murder, and the indictment of God by wicked man continues. But our God has not lost power or authority. Lift up your heads and praise His name! Continue reading Just A Minute!
Today’s Bible Q & A is a challenge about your knowledge of Satan. Of course believers should never read about him in secular books engage in any other media about him. The warnings are clear. But everything you need to know can be safely researched in God’s Word or reliable Christian resources that refer to scripture. Take the challenge. See how you do. Continue reading Bible Q & A
Featured image by Ken Carley He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3 (NLT) Look at the picture of the little oak tree. My eagle-eyed husband happened … Continue reading The Little Oak
Do you understand the meaning of “the sacrifice of praise”? It simply means that we offer praise to God no matter what is happening in our lives. And I love the end of the verse that says, “from the fruit of lips that confess His name.” Praise your best Friend and Savior today, no matter what. Continue reading Just A Minute!
So, the Lord sent the prophet Nathan to tell David this story: (2 Samuel 12) David stood with shame and guilt etched on his face. He was caught. The sins he thought were skillfully hidden, confronted him. “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man had very … Continue reading God’s Household
Revelation 3:17 …you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. CSB Do you believe the verse above is about needy or lowly people? You know what I mean. The people we judge as being from the other side of the tracks. People from that family, or with that job, or with that income. Do you believe … Continue reading Bible Q & A
Have you ever thought about the redemption of the sailors in the story of Jonah? Do you believe they found grace? These pagan sailors may have actually worshipped God. Read Jonah’s story again with fresh vision And share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Inertia: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
Featured Photo Courtesy of Ken Carley Psalm 103:2 My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all his benefits. CSB Today’s quick minute reminds us of what benefits God has promised to every believer. You will not find material wealth, earthly painless living or fame numbered among them. Take a look at some of the … Continue reading Just A Minute!
Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 