Tag: Hebrews 12
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Don’t Quit… Run!
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.– Hebrews 12:1 Imagine with me: A man is running a hard race. He is in the lead…
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Getting Ready to Do Good
Why is it that some people seem to be always ready to lend a hand, help a friend, touch a life; and for others it is work? Why is it that others are always grumpy, caustic, or quick with a slicing comment? Why is it that some people always have a verse, poem, or song…
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At Calvary – Episode 90 – The Joy of the Lord is Jesus
Joy. We connect it so often with happiness. Happiness is temporary. Happiness is connected with our circumstances. Biblical joy is deeper. Jesus had joy when facing the cross. He offers to give us the same type of joy. Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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Until the Job is Done
Imagine with me: A man is running a hard race. He is in the lead by a hundred feet. He is just a hundred feet from the finish line. He has been running for miles. He sees a friend cheering him on. Suddenly, he stops. He walks to the line of spectators and just sits…
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Are We Preparing?
Why is it that some people seem to be always ready to lend a hand, help a friend, touch a life; and for others it is work? Why is it that others are always grumpy, caustic, or quick with a slicing comment? Why is it that some people always have a verse, poem, or song…
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Where Has God Been Leading Me
When my kids were younger we watched the Veggie Tales series all the time. If you know the series, then you will know this song, “And so what we have learned applies to our lives today And God has a lot to say in His book You see, we know that God’s word is for…
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Be Prepared
Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (NIV) Why is it that some people seem to be always ready to…
Pastor John D Jakes 