Posts with the tag “jesus”

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way.” – Isaiah 42:16 (NLT)“What Path Are You On?” This promise of God is one of the richest ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And you will be a light to guide the nations. You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.” –...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I will take you by the hand and guard you, and I will give you to my people, Israel, as a symbol of my covenant with them.” – Isaiah 42:6 (NLT)“This Much” God keeps Hi...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.” – Isaiah 42:1(b) (NLT)“God’s Work Requires God’s Spirit!” In the Old Testament, whenever God rais...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me.” – Isaiah 42:1 (NLT)“Chosen and Pleasing” Let’s focus on the second part of verse one today...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen.” – Isaiah 42:1 (NLT)“Look to Jesus!” When I sat down with our verse today, I laughed. Because as I walked and prayed this mornin...  Read More

Powerful Words from the ProphetsA voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mount...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for tho...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The parched ground will become a pool, and springs of water will satisfy the thirsty land. Marsh grass and reeds and rushes will flourish where desert jackals once liv...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unplug the ears of the deaf. The lame will leap like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!” –...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6 (NL...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Then everyone who has eyes will be able to see the truth, and everyone who has ears will be able to hear it.” – Isaiah 32:3 (NLT)“Lord, Show Us Your Truth!” This is su...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is saf...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“…our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.” – Isaiah 26:8 (NLT)“Only Jesus” What are you living for? Maybe a better way to say it is WHO are you living for? I have t...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall, or like the relentless heat of the desert. But you silence the roar of foreign nati...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Sing to the LORD, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world. Let all the people of Jerusalem shout his praise with joy! For great is the...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” – Isaiah 11:1 (NLT)“God’s Resurrection Power” Life from death. That’s a special...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)“Keep Calm and Shine On” ...  Read More

Powerful Words from the Prophets“Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when G...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Who can be compared with the LORD our God, who is enthroned on high?” – Psalm 113:5 (NLT)“Jesus and AI” I saw a disturbing conversation this morning on the Today Show. They ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!” – Psalm 111:9 (NLT)“The Deal of a Lifeti...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations.” – Psalm 65:7 (NLT)“Sometimes You Just Have to Wait” A few weeks ago, I did...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.” – Psalm 43:3 (NLT) When I read this verse, I fel...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.” – Psalm 41:9 (NLT)“Out of the Ashes of Betrayal” Have you ever been be...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.” – Psalm 40:3 (NLT)“Are...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!” – Psalm 31:24 (NLT)“Resurrection Sunday” Hope. It’s perhaps the greatest human need there is. It’s said ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.” – Psalm 34:8 (NLT)“Silent Saturday” Do you ever wonder where Jesus was on the Saturd...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength.” – Psalm 23:2-3a (NLT)“Your Pace Determines Your Peace” One of the names give...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him.” – Psalm 22:27 (NLT)“It’s Probably Bigger Than You K...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.” – Psalm 22:24 (NLT)“Your Res...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs; an evil gang closes in on me. They have pierced my hands and feet. I can count all my bones. My enemies stare at me and gloat. ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Psalm 22:1 (NIV)“Jesus Felt It First” Do those words sound familiar? They should. They were quoted by Jesus on the cross. Not ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.” – Psalm 16:10 (NLT)“Death Is Just a Bus Stop” A few years ago, I took part in a ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” – Psalm 1:2 (NLT)“It Starts with the Heart” “It starts with the heart.” That’s the title for my m...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and the New“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” – John 13:34 (NLT)“Loving the Jesus Way” As w...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and the NewThen he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of tru...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and the New“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harve...  Read More