I noticed something in John chapter one I haven’t noticed before. John the Baptist said twice, “I did not know Him” (vv. 31, 33). John was Jesus’ cousin and knew Him growing up, making this seem untrue, but each of these verses explain: “I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to … Continue reading Know.1 vs. Know.2
“When the Bible Says ‘All,’ That Means There Ain’t No More”
My Papa, Bishop J. R. Henderson, is known to have said this phrase: “When the Bible says all, that means there ain’t no more.” What a truth to which to cling! As we read God’s Word, when we come across all, we can know that there is nothing else to consider. So, with this in … Continue reading “When the Bible Says ‘All,’ That Means There Ain’t No More”
Their Path Back to God
The Israelites had just crossed over into the promised land, and their first challenge were the walls of Jericho. I found widely differing opinions as to dimensions, but all said there was a very thick and very tall outer wall with a very thick and even taller inward wall. It seemed a formidable and impossible … Continue reading Their Path Back to God
Get Ready for the Deluge!
Some of us are very close to seeing our faith become sight! I have been feeling like we need to prepare for the changes that are coming in the lives of our prodigals, and in our lives because of it. Just like the father in the story of the return of the prodigal son had … Continue reading Get Ready for the Deluge!
“Zap ‘em, Lord”?
Sometimes I just want to pray, “Zap ‘em, Lord!” But then the Holy Spirit will rein me in. He reminds me the ones I want zapped have souls, and that God is not willing that any should perish. Who are those people? Rapists, kidnappers, sex traffickers, drug dealers, murderers, professors who work to discredit faith … Continue reading “Zap ‘em, Lord”?
Prayer for Prodigals 