The Blinding of Bar-Jesus
Opening Verse “And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?” — Acts 13:10 (KJV) Introduction In the book of Acts, we encounter a man named Bar-Jesus, also known as Elymas...
Cry for Help
Opening Verse “Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my...
Unprepared in the Ring
Opening Verse “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:” —Psalm 66:18 (KJV) Introduction There are moments in life when we feel that our prayers are not being answered. This can be perplexing and disheartening. But have you ever considered that the way we live our lives might be...
Humility of Jesus
Opening Verse Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And...
Through the Storm with God
Opening Verse And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39 (KJV) Introduction Life can often feel like a journey through unpredictable weather. Sometimes, we find ourselves caught in storms we never anticipated. Yet, with God...
Seek God, Gain Wisdom.
Opening Verse “Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.” – Proverbs 28:5 (KJV) Introduction Seeking the Lord brings clarity and understanding. This simple yet profound truth reminds us that while those who do evil are lost in confusion, those who earnestly seek God gain insight and wisdom....
Bridging the Gap
Opening Verse “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (KJV) Introduction In life, we often face moments where things feel out of control or difficult to manage. These challenges can seem overwhelming, but they...
Spark,Fire,Grow, Bless!
Opening Verse “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” — Acts 1:8 (KJV) Introduction In our journey of faith, God’s word serves...
The Power of Words
Opening Verse “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” – Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) Introduction Words hold immense power. They can either build us up or tear us down. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that our words can bring life or death....
Faith Restores Life
Opening Verse “And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” — John 20:22 (KJV) Introduction The Holy Spirit is a powerful force that can transform lives, bringing the spiritually dead back to life. Just as an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can restart...