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John 4:48 Signs and wonders_
“Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.” John 4:48 NIV As a young Bible College student, I read this as criticism. A person with sufficient, or even abundant, faith would not need a sign or a wonder to believe. Boy, how that motivated me to achieve a super-faith…
Read MoreProverbs 11:12 Silence_
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. Proverbs 11:12 NIV The Hebrew word for “derides” means to despise, or show contempt. So, what if that neighbor is truly mean, abrasive, dismissive, and in the process others think he is the rising star, the person to listen…
Read MoreProverbs 11:11 Exalted, because I am blessed_
Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. Proverbs 11:11 NIV Where is your city? It could be your job, your church, your municipality, or anywhere people gather for a purpose. Those who are redeemed have an impact. We are salt to our…
Read MoreJohn 4:34 My food_
“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34 NIV My food… The story started with Jesus speaking about Spirit-water. And now Spirit-food. Do you get the idea that the nourishment of our spirit is important? But when I think about Jesus the…
Read MoreJohn 4:25-26 I am the Messiah_
The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” John 4:25-26 NIV This story is incredible. The dance continues between this woman and Jesus. He says, she says, he says, then she says……
Read MoreProverbs 11:10 Thriving cities_
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. Proverbs 11:10 NIV I was with a co-worker last night while visiting Colorado. She returned to Denver after living in Anchorage several years. I asked, “What do you like best about Denver?” She replied, “There are people! and events,…
Read MoreJohn 4:21-24 The Promise Now_
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. John 4:21-24 NIV The timing of God is…
Read MoreJohn 4:20 What is my objection?_
Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem. John 4:19-20 NIV If Jesus was knocking at my heart’s door asking me to believe, all in, 100%, what would be my first…
Read MoreJohn 4:15-18 The dance of faith_
And The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.” He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no…
Read MoreProverbs 11:9 Knowledge_
With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape. Proverbs 11:9 NIV Neighbors, some times you like them, some times you don’t. Either way, they are still our neighbors. They are in close proximity. Neighbors are more than where my home is located, they are those that intersect with my…
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