by ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Mark, Sermons
If we were to take this passage literally, how might we apply this? This is a perfect passage for being rich toward God and being poor toward the world. First, we have to create space in our lives to consider a passage like this. We are so busy. And we get into the...
by ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Mark, NT, Sermons
6Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in...
by ray | Oct 21, 2010 | Reflections
I have heard many sermons on this text, specifically how God comes not in the wind, not in the earthquake, not in the fire, but in a gentle whisper. Elijah had experienced an amazing victory over the prophets of Baal, but the experience had left him exhausted and...
by ray | Oct 21, 2010 | Devotionals
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. ~Psalm 37:23 My paths are straight, and they are narrow, but you shall have no difficulty in finding them if you watch Me. I am guiding you. You need not look to people for direction. You may learn much by fellowship...
by ray | Oct 18, 2010 | Quotes
Here are some excerpts from “Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God” by Francis Chan — By now you’re probably wondering, What in the world does this mean for me? Should you put your house on the market today and downsize? Maybe. Should you quit...