Grow in the Knowledge of God's Word
Teaching is my passion and teaching believers the Word of God is my calling. That's why I write a weekly newsletter from the Word of God. Knowledge builds faith and faith builds understanding. Drop your email below to receive helpful lessons about God's Word.
Why Are My Prayers Being Hindered
Ask God: Understanding what hinders our prayers begins with knowing what God’s Word says about prayer and what causes God not to hear our prayers. God desires to bless us and to fellowship with us. Prayer creates an intimate fellowship with Him and pleases Him. God’s Word reveals the mystery of prayer. Good Evening Reader, Let us give thanks to God for this day. He blesses and blesses us so much. This day we celebrate 250 years as a country. May we give praise to God and ask for His continued...
Bold Faith After the Cross
Ask God: Everyday we struggle with choices: What to do, who to serve, and what to do when challenged for our faith? People may come against you but the one decision to hold fast to is to serve the Lord regardless of the circumstances. He is ever present with us, let us be ever present with Him. Good Evening Reader, Our faith will be challenged but never give up. Remain open to the Holy Spirit so He can guide you in all your daily activities. May God bless you and keep you in all you do. God...
What Does it Mean to Please the Holy Spirit?
Ask God: Paul tells us not to grieve the Holy Spirit. But, what does it mean to please the Holy Spirit. In Galatians, the sixth chapter, Paul tells us to please the Holy Spirit. In Acts, the 5th Chapter, Luke tells about Ananias and Sapphira who lied to the Apostles and to the Holy Spirit. The died because of their sin. Good Evening Reader, I hope you have had a very good week. Even with the distractions going on in the world, let us strive to remain focused on God and His blessings. May God...
Standing Boldly for God
Ask God: In Acts, Chapter 4, we see Peter and being jailed because they healed the crippled man. What did they do. They testified boldly to the Sanhedrin. Let us learn to do the same in our daily lives. Good Evening Reader, Standing boldly for God is not an option, it is our calling. God is the power within you who helps you stand. Fix your eyes on Christ. May God bless you this day. God Bless. Elvin Peter and John Heals the Crippled Man Standing Boldly for God Acts 4:23-37 "And when they had...
Receive Boldness to Witness for God Through the Holy Spirit
Ask God: In Acts, Chapter 4, we see Peter and John standing and speaking boldly for God. This boldness was the result of being filled with the Holy Spirit. We too, can have boldness for Christ by following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Good Evening Reader, Adversity can make you stronger or cause you to fall by the wayside. Let the power of the Holy Spirit make you strong and bold. Fix your eyes on Him. May God bless you this day. God Bless. Elvin The Holy Spirit Releases Boldness in...
Be Aware of the Enemy and Resist the Devil
Ask God: It is interesting that the religious leaders did not come after Peter and John until they did the work of God. They healed a man and were thrown in jail. It calls for the question: Who was behind the opposition? Good Evening Reader, May God bless you as God reveals His truth to you. God Bless. Elvin How Believers Handle Attacks by Satan When Peace Meets Resistance Every believer desires to walk in God's peace, fulfill His purpose, and experience the abundant life Jesus promised. Yet...
Forgiveness Leads the Way to Spiritual Growth
Ask God: After Jesus ascended into heaven, the community was faced with the truth of what they had done. Many in the community had called for the death of Jesus and now realized that He was the Messiah. Pain and regret hit them in the heart. Peter boldly stood before them giving them guidance forward. Good Evening Reader, We cannot have much influence over other people but we must take responsibility for our sins. It is easy to say that he or she made me do it. But, that just isn't true. Each...
The Holy Spirit Leads Those Who Receive Him
Ask God: The Book of Acts is filled with knowledge and wisdom. Today, we will continue our lessons from the Book of Acts, Chapter 2. Wherever you feel confused and need comfort, read the experiences of the followers of Jesus in this chapter and all of Acts. God had a plan for His followers then, and has a plan for His followers now. Seek Him. Good Evening Reader, Sometimes, I read God's Word and it has a special meaning. This is what I found in this passage. When trials arrive, it is good to...
God promised the Power of the Holy Spirit
Ask God: Today, we begin a series of lessons from the Book of Acts. Acts is rated by many scholars as one of the best writing of all time. I agree. Receiving the Holy Spirit is a mountain top experience and utilizing it is liken to a rocket adventure. We need faith and to trust in Him. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him." Faith grows as you step forward. Let us begin today to do the work that God has in store for us. James said, "So faith without deeds is dead." Good Evening...
Don't Limit God-Seek His Vision for You
Ask God: God has so much in store for those who seek Him. Our minds cannot comprehend the things God wants for us if we will only follow Him and trust Him. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him." Begin today to do the work God has in store for you. James said, "So faith without deeds is dead." Good Evening Reader, I truly hope God blessed you each and every day. Today we discuss vision; God's vision for you. Seeking God vision will open a whole new world to you. The best part is...
Teaching is my passion and teaching believers the Word of God is my calling. That's why I write a weekly newsletter from the Word of God. Knowledge builds faith and faith builds understanding. Drop your email below to receive helpful lessons about God's Word.