Galatians 4:19–my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! In general, though there are many exceptions, parents naturally strive in anguish to raise their children according to what they think is right. Even through their rebellion and dishonor, parents still grieve with a heart that desires what […]
Proverbs 20:24–A man’s steps are from the Lord; how then can man understandhis way? Hearing goals and aspirations of young people can be very refreshing, and I believe should be nurtured and wisely encouraged, instead of bitterly doused with our own mistakes and pitfalls life may have presented us… So the encouragement from a Christian, should be to […]
John 21:4-6,9-10,12–Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” 6 He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.“…9 When they got out on […]
John 16:33-I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” From this passage, Jesus does not leave the disciples destitute in the harshness of reality, but does tell them the hard truth of it, while leaving them with His presence in […]
Matthew 24:12–And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. Over eleven years ago in a coffee shop while planting As One, Pastor Hong asked me, why do you think God has us together? Of course PH being Korean-American, and myself African-American, God was answering us as we considered the question. […]
Exodus 32:11-12–But Moses implored the Lord his God and said, “O Lord, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you have brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? 12 Why should the Egyptians say, ‘With evil intent did he bring them out… It’s safe to say that when you […]
Exodus 30:15-16–The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less, than the half shekel, when you give the Lord’s offering to make atonement for your lives. The Lord makes no distinction of societal status by making the rich and poor be on the same level, because in essence they are! Before the Lord money […]
John 5:7-9–The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.” 8 Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” 9 And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed […]
John 21:17-18–He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?”Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Some seasons of walking with the Lord […]
Romans 13:14–But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. When we think of making “provisions” in our lives whether that is for our own well being or family, it generally means doing what is noble and necessary for basic livelihood. So naturally making provisions for ourselves and others would never […]