S218P2 – Through the belly of the fish: a job for one

Jon. 1:4 But the Lord hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to break the ship apart. He was one of the faithful who wanted to contribute to the Church, but his idea of contribution was limited.  He desired to serve in only certain ways; other types of service…

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S218P1 – Through the belly of the fish: the call for truth

Jon. 1:1-2 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” She was raised in a godly home where ministry to the lost was of utmost importance.  At school, however,…

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S217P7 – A life of light: to reach the unreachable

1 Tim. 6:12-16 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.  I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession…

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S217P6 – A life of light: life among the strange

2 Cor. 6:14-16a Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.  For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness?  And what communion has light with darkness?  And what accord has Christ with Belial?  Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?  And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?  For you are the…

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S217P5 – A life of light: shielded by the light

Rom. 13:11-14 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.  The night is far spent, the day is at hand.  Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the…

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Dreaming of the end

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ggt4d-1621ab4 Paul told the Philippian church no to be anxious or worried but to be prayerful.  A recent dream had by a friend of mine painted a picture which might cause some to worry, but that same picture caused me to hope.  Let me share with you that dream and what I believe the Lord…

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S217P4 – A life of light: a child of God

Jn. 1:6-13 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.  This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.  He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.  That was the true Light which gives light to every…

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S217P3 – A life of light: the well-lit path

Psa. 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The plan was to reach the top of the trail before sunset so that we would have enough daylight to set up camp, eat, and enjoy the view.  Once we were settled in, the sun began to set.  We…

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S217P2 – A life of light: meant to shine

Mt. 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. …

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S217P1 – A life of light: God is the source

Psa. 36:7-9 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!  Therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.  They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.  For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light…

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