by Whitey | May 7, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people...
by Whitey | Apr 2, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” (v. 46)We all face temptation every day, some days more than others. But the Bible promises that God always provides a way out. And I wonder if...
by Whitey | Mar 1, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!” (v. 37) In Jesus’ parable, after the master returns from his journey to...
by Whitey | Feb 22, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“…how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (v. 13)In His teaching here about prayer, Jesus doesn’t promise us that we will receive everything we think we want. But He does promise that we will receive...
by Whitey | Feb 17, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” (v. 58) “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (v. 62) These statements from Jesus are challenging words for modern...
by Whitey | Feb 14, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
'Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain...
