THE ONE-WORD ANSWER

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NASB) You have heard a couple of one-word answers when you pass by someone on the street or in the store. The most common one is “Hey.” Look, it is such a casual response that it does not even deserve an exclamation mark. It’s just “Hey.” Here are some examples: Question:...

I GOT JUST WHAT I WANTED!

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7 NASB) I prayed for the Lord to give me something specific to write specifically to you at this specific time. God is a prayer hearing and a prayer answering God. This is how He answered me in a sequence of things. Several months ago, I had found an old cassette tape on which my...

GO TO THE OFFICE!

It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will listen.” (Isaiah 65:24 NASB) You were probably one of the “good” kids who never heard those four fearful words directed to you, “Go to the office!” I can’t say the same for me. There are probably still footprints that the school maintenance staff cannot remove, footprints left by my...

THANK GOD PRAYING IS NOT ON AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM

“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will.” (John 9:31 NLT) Often the audiences laugh at a comedian’s routine because their jokes contain something that they can relate to by their personal experiences.  This past weekend, a well-known comedian was sharing a humorous exaggeration of his experience on an automated system,...