The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.Luke 4:18-19In this passage Jesus declares his purpose, it serves as a powerful mission statement. I...  Read More

"...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." - Luke 18:27This simple verse holds a profound truth, a beacon of hope in the face of what we deem unattainable. We've all stood at the edge of "impossible," staring into the void of situations that defy our logic and exceed our capabilities. We've poured our energy into solutions, only to find ourselves hitting a brick wall, a s...  Read More

"And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilence...  Read More

"Every word of God is pure..." (Proverbs 30:5 KJV). This seemingly simple declaration, penned by the Psalmist, reveals a profound truth about the nature of God's communication with humanity. The Hebrew word "imrah," uniquely used to describe God's declarations, underscores the distinct and weighty nature of His pronouncements. Coupled with "tsaraph," meaning to smelt, the verse paints a vivid imag...  Read More

"...Lord I believe, help my unbelief." Mark 9:24These words of a desperate father give us a powerful picture of what faith can look like when it's mixed with doubt. "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" he cried out to Jesus, pleading for his son's healing. This simple sentence shows us that it's okay to struggle with our faith, and that honesty with God is more important than pretending to have pe...  Read More

"The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not go out. The priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and he shall arrange the burnt offering on it and shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings." Leviticus 6:12The fire of God should never go out. We must keep it burning. The fuel for this fire is the Word of God and Effectual Fervent Prayer. A man who neglects these two es...  Read More

"Christ's love compels us" (2 Corinthians 5:14)."Christ's love": This isn't simply our love for Christ, but rather Christ's love for us.  It's the divine love that initiated the relationship, the love that reached down to humanity in its brokenness. This love is the source, the wellspring, of all subsequent love and action."Compels us": This word carries significant weight.  It doesn't just sugges...  Read More

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me,"Galatians 2:20In this verse the Apostle Paul speaks of a radical change, a transformation, at the heart of the Christian faith. This verse isn't just about changing our actions; it's about a fundamental shift in w...  Read More

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.Psalm 34:19"Many are the afflictions of the righteous..."The Bible is full of  stories of righteous individuals like Job, David, and the prophets who endured immense hardship despite their faithfulness to God. These figures serve as powerful examples of how righteousness and suffering can coexist.There are differe...  Read More

"When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces". - Genesis 15:17"Genesis 15:17 describes a symbolic act: 'When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.' This imagery of fire passing through broken fragments speaks to the profound act of sacrifice.Sacrif...  Read More

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 15:45-46The Cost of Discipleship: A Journey of Surrender and AbundanceMatthew 15:45-46 speaks of the disciples recognizing Jesus's authority and marveling at his teachings. This recognition, however, demands a response. Tr...  Read More

"Remember therefore how you have received and heard.." Rev. 3:3Salvation is the most amazing gift God could have ever given mankind. What do you remember about the day you gave your heart to Jesus? What was the experience like? How did you feel physically, emotionally and spiritually? Here Jesus (through the Apostle John) here encourages us to remember how you received. Remember the Holy Spirit de...  Read More