Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of REFRESHING may come from the Lord, and that He may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you -- even Jesus. Acts 3:19-20

I highlighted the word "refreshing". No, I wasn't adding to scripture. I was simply emphasizing a word. REFRESHING: isn't that a refreshing

Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O Lord our God. Therefore our hope is in you for you are the one who does all this. Jeremiah 14:22

What is the price for your hope? By what standard do you judge the things in which you put your faith? Let me offer one for you today:

Amen. Revelation 22:21b

Amen: So be it! The last word of the Bible means "so be it". That is because every word in the Bible is absolutely, positively true. Every word of prophecy, every prediction has or will come true; just as it is written. The Bible is the full word of God. Nothing needs to be added or taken away. After all that had been

He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

"OH NO, WE'RE GONNA DIE!" "SOMEONE, ANYONE!" "WHERE'S JESUS?" "JESUS, HOW CAN YOU SLEEP?" "GET UP JESUS!" "SAVE US!" "COME QUICKLY, OR WE'LL ALL DROWN!" "HELP US!" "HURRY!" "NOW JESUS, NOW!"

Jesus got up, told

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. Romans 8:38 NLT

As I type this out, my computer clock says it is 9 PM Sunday evening. My six year old son

The Lord is far from the wicked but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29

"Come closer sonny, havin' a hard time hearin ye!" "What'd you say?" "Excuse me, speak up." "Huh?"

Have you ever been around someone who was hard of hearing? Well, God is not hard of hearing, but if you aren't His child, He may not be listening to you. God is

...for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9 NIV

Garden fresh tomatoes......blueberry covered cheese cake.......crispy southern fried chicken.....medium rare steak cooked in sizzling butter sauce.....orange sherbert and cantaloupe......boiled new potatoes, smashed and smothered in butter, sprinkled with salt

But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 NIV

Here is a Biblical test to see if your work for the Lord is effective: Is it growing in opposition?

Wow, fun test, huh? That's the kind of test that would actually be more pleasant if

They were terified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey Him!" Mark 4:41

Jesus had just rebuked a furious storm into a gentle calm. The disciples had gone from being afraid of death, to having absolutely nothing in which to be afraid. One minute, they just knew the end was around the corner, and the next minute,

I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death Philippians 3:10 NIV

What is your goal in life? What ambitions do you have? Do you have a plan? Where do you see yourself in two years? five? ten? Can you project where your path in life is taking you?

Why not

When I say to a wicked man, 'You will surely die', and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. Ezekiel 3:18

I am sorry, I know this is difficult stuff today, but you read it! If I don't tell you this, it is my

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners -- of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15

Paul said he was the worst. Have I got news for him! Of course the Bible is the true, infallible word of God, but I am not sure Paul was correct on this one. Maybe he was the worst of his day, but

"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 2 Kings 6:16 NIV

God is bigger than any obstacle in your way today! There, I have said my point for the day. Nothing else matters.

Small children put great faith in their fathers. When my son was only a few years old, I remember hearing him brag

You guide me with your counsel and afterward you will take me into glory. Psalm 73:24 NIV

This verse is like having homemade chocolate cake, with thick gooey fudge icing, for breakfast! (and not getting in trouble with your mother!) It just don't get any better than this! (I know correct English, but don't just seemed to fit!) This verse is the

While Ezra was praying and confesing, weeping and throwing himself down before the house of God, a large crowd of Israelites - men, women and children - gathered around him. They too wept bitterly. Ezra 10:1 NIV

The Israelites had begun to follow other gods. They had forsaken the teachings they knew and watered down their faith. Ezra, a strong man

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. Romans 5:7 NIV

"Yea, it's possible." "I'm still thinking about it." "Please fill out this application."

What if you had to die for someone? I know that may seem far fetched, but just imagine with me for a minute. What else do you have to do

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in you own eye? Matthew 7:3 NIV

"Hand me another nail."

"I'll be glad to get this job finished." "Ouch, I hit my finger."

"Did you hear about Bill and Sally? Someone said they are getting a divorce?"

"Well, it's no surprise. With Bill's ego and Sally's

"I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men, the sons of men, who are but grass?" Isaiah 51:12 NIV

You have been fearing something lately, haven't you? Your work, your boss, your spouse, your children, your debt, your obligations, your commitments, your reputation; do any of these ring a bell? Oh sure, you look good on

Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe. Help me overcome my unbelief!" Mark 9:24 NIV

Do you have any unbelief? Sure, you say, "Ron, I believe in God." "I even believe in Jesus." Some may say, "I believe Christ is my only way to Heaven." or "I believe what the Bible says about Creation." You, like this father have some belief, but,