In John 14:16 Jesus says, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.” Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “Advocate” as one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group. The Greek for “Advocate” is par-ak’-lay-tos and is the person of the Holy Spirit who would lead the …
In John 15:5 Jesus says, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” In John 15, Jesus uses the analogy of a vineyard and grape farmer as he describes the care and attention that He …
Psalm 119:49 says, “Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.” In 2 Samuel 9 we see the story of Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. As a young child, Mephibosheth was dropped by his caretaker as she fled Israel at the news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths, and now …
In the age of “selfies,” true loyalty has become hard to find. The Apostle Paul defined it as “perilous times” when he wrote to his young protégée Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1 which says; “You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult (perilous) times. 2 For people will love only themselves …
The pop group, Black Eyed Peas, released one of their first songs back in 2003 with its title posing a question, “Where is the Love?” This song quickly became a chart topper because I’m convinced it’s question is a real question on the minds of many. Part of the chorus stands out as it is actually …
After completing vocational training, my daughter stepped into her new career and was ready for a vehicle upgrade. As my wife and I were helping her walk through the process, we knew that getting a warranty would be a smart thing to do, especially considering that the car she was buying had some extra years …
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him.” 2 Corinthians2:14 (AMP) If you’re like most believers, you’ve prayed a prayer at some point in your life, if not often, saying “God please use me.” …
“They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.” Luke 24:2 Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome were all on a mission. They wanted to take care of Jesus’ body, giving him the proper burial they felt He deserved. It’s obvious God was behind all of this because He wanted …
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Luke 23:34 In an age where trends and fads can often rule, we may feel the need to “change it up” from time to time when it comes to the Gospel, thus …
“Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!” Psalm 96:1 What’s in a name? A lot, depending upon who, and why the name is given. In Bible times for example, “last names,” which really weren’t last names in the way we think of them, were given to people based on where …
