Posts by The_Embassy
The Power of Vision
Scripture References: Habakkuk 2:1-3; Psalm 35:27; Psalm 34:2-3; Acts 10:44-46; Proverbs 29:18; Proverbs 23:7; Genesis 13:14-15; 17; Numbers 13:32-33; 2 Kings 6:15-17
Read MorePeter, Put Away Your Sword
I can’t say I blame Peter. His Master was under attack, the one he left everything to follow. His best friend was being betrayed and falsely accused right before him. If you’re going to carry a sword, you must be prepared to use it. And what better time than then? It was his duty to protect Jesus, an honor even.
So Peter decided to fight. And it was over as quickly as it started.
Read MoreFrom Glory to Glory
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18; Mark 8:34-38; Mark 9:1-10; Romans 12:2; Luke 16:16; Luke 9:51-56; Exodus 33:11; Colossians 1:27
Read MoreAwakening of Faith
Scripture References: Mark 9:23; Romans 10:9-10; Galatians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 15:34; Romans 11:16; Romans 3:24-25; Romans 5:17; Romans 10:9; Genesis 15:6; Matthew 6:25-33; Romans 14:17; 1 Peter 3:12; James 5:16, Psalm 23:3; Isaiah 54:14; Proverbs 11:8; Proverbs 11:19; Proverbs 12:28; Proverbs 15:6; Proverbs 10:3; Psalm 5:12; Proverbs 21:26
Read MoreJoy Killers
Have you ever noticed how the smallest things in our lives, what so often doesn’t really matter, can irritate us to the point of losing our joy? Many years ago I was having lunch with a friend who had just picked up her photos from their family vacation and was so excited to look at them for the first time and share them with me. We began to look at these beautiful pictures of blue skies, sandy beaches, and cute little shops.
Read MoreMy Mountain Knows My Voice!
Scripture References: Mark 11:23; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Mark 9:23
Read MoreTop Ten Most Powerful Things in the Universe
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 10:19; Ephesians 1:18-20; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Ephesians 1:7; Acts 4:10, 12; Philippians 2:9-10; Romans 1:16; Romans 6:6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; John 1:1; Hebrews 4:12-13; 2 Corinthians 10:5; 1 Corinthians 4:20; Matthew 6:13; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Peter 1:3; Mark 9:29; Matthew 21:22, Hebrews 11:6
Read More10 Ways to Describe How Big God is to Your Problems
We serve a God who is bigger than any problem, frustration, challenge, trial, attack, hardship, sickness, injustice… THIS list goes on!
Sometimes, life can hurt so bad that we forget how BIG God is. Well, here’s a gentle reminder for all of us. Once we stir up the BIGness of God in our hearts and minds – here’s what we can tell that ol’ ugly problem.
Read MoreFighting a Winnable War
Scripture References: Romans 8:35-38; John 10:10; Proverbs 15:1; Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Ephesians 5:1; Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 32:46-47; James 1:22; Ezra 7:10; Psalm 1:3
Read MoreThe Enemy’s Worst Nightmare
Scripture References: Judges 6:11-16; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29; Joshua 6:11-16; Joshua 7:13-15; Matthew 3:11; Psalm 22:3
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