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“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.” Luke 22:31—–* The you in Jesus’ word to Simon Peter is plural, indicating Satan wanted all the disciples, not just Simon Peter.* Jesus specifically prayed, “I do not ask thatContinueContinue reading “Resist the devil, friends, resist!”

Luke 22 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. 31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayedContinueContinue reading “Sobering verses during Lent”

People say, “I’m not sure what God has called me to do.”  They wonder about the will of God for their lives.  Jesus, too, sought His Father’s will.  He said he only did what he saw the Father doing.  And after 3 years of life and ministry he was able to say these incredible words:JohnContinueContinue reading “Engage, work, finish the task”

Great British theologian John Stott, turning 90 April 21, and the theologian who shaped my life more than any other, prays this prayer before getting out of bed every morning.  I discovered it more than 20 years ago and found it coming from my lips at 4:30 this morning.Try it …”Good morning, Heavenly Father.  GoodContinueContinue reading “The prayer before your feet hit the floor in the morning…”

<A HREF=”http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/slm.bg/bible-esv;sz=160×600;pos=sidebanner;tile=2;ord=373138450?”> <IMG SRC=”http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/slm.bg/bible-esv;sz=160×600;pos=sidebanner;tile=2;ord=373138450?” BORDER=0 WIDTH=160 HEIGHT=600 ALT=”Click Here!”> </A> John 11:44 (English Standard Version) 44The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Lord, unbind us today, freeing us from the fearContinueContinue reading “Unbind us today, Lord”

There always will be occasion to take offense … Always.  It never goes away.  People always will offend us and be offended by us.  It just is … in this world.  Our forgiveness muscles get tested all the time.  That’s the crux of the Jesus message — forgiveness.But once we forgive and hold people accountable,ContinueContinue reading “Deal with sin and move on…”

 1.  First we remain, we abide, we don’t go anywhere. John 15:5 (New International Version, ©2010)   5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”2.  Every day we keep coming back. John 6:35a (New International Version, ©2010) 35ContinueContinue reading “The essentials!”

When Jesus met the Samaritan woman, he engaged her in a conversation about water.  They were at a well, and Jesus wanted a drink.  Here’s part of their discussion …John 4:7-14 (New International Version, ©2010) 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” 8 (His disciplesContinueContinue reading “What is springing up inside of you, anyway?”