Jn.14:26,27 – But the Helper (Paracletos), the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you. Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Three major challenges …
Acts 9:31,32 – Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. This verse describes the climate in the church after Paul’s conversion. Apparently there was a season of rest and …
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Jn.1:51 – And He *said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” It was July 4,1994 and we were having a huge FTM at City Park in New Orleans. I had no idea what was in …
Jn.6:20- but Jesus called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. You know who I am.” This is an interesting conflict, the disciples were first scared of the storm and then they were afraid of the Lord. This conflict reminds me of the drama we have all faced dealing with the storm season of 2021. The …
Jn.6:20 – But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Several times in the gospels Jesus uses the phrase “I am”. Of course this immediately reminds us of Moses and the burning bush. It is a direct and obvious claim to deity; Christ is saying in essence,“I am the Lord”. The …
Mk.4:39 – “Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” I wonder how much time I have spent worrying about things that never happened. The disciples were worried about what this storm was going to do to them. …
Mk.4:39 – And He got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still.” And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm. Storms, apparently, are just a way of life. Jesus seemed to be unaffected by them; just another opportunity for a nap on the boat. This passage always …
MERRY SATURDAY BY PARRIS “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace” Ps.37:37 The end of that man is peace! Sometimes in our heart we begin to feel the weight of walking daily with the Lord. No, it shouldn’t become a burden at all. In fact, when …
Merry Friday by Parris “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful”. Col 3:15 The foundation stone of the New Testament is “for grace ye are saved through faith, not of yourself for it is the gift of God”. …
Ps. 34:12-14 – Do you want to live a long, good life, enjoying the beauty that fills each day? Then never speak a lie or allow wicked words to come from your mouth. Keep turning your back on every sin, and make “peace” your life motto. Practice being at peace with everyone. Shalom is used …
