May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. โญ2 Peter 1:2 NLTโฌ I'm never leaving. You can trust Me. The Holy Spirit whispered that in my mind this morning. That knowledge brings comfort. The more you know about God, the more … Continue reading More Grace More Peace
Author: Dennis Foote
Be My Disciple
โญWhen Jesus heard this, he said, โHealthy people donโt need a doctor โ sick people do.โ Matthew 9:12 NLTโฌ We're in a state of emergency. There's a lost generation in desperate need of being found in Christ. Jesus is sending first responders to the scene. We call this outreach or mission. It's the practice of … Continue reading Be My Disciple
You Have A Story To Tell
โญFor I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes โ the Jew first and also the Gentile. Romans 1:16 NLTโฌ Everybody has a story. Stories are personal. People like a personal touch. The Gospel is personal. Stories about how the Gospel … Continue reading You Have A Story To Tell
A Strong Witness
โญFor you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. Acts of the Apostles 22:15 NLTโฌ Our testimonies are powerful. We share what we have seen and heard. No one can argue with that. We can argue about doctrine, but no one can deny the story of a life changed … Continue reading A Strong Witness
Worship The One Who Is Worthy
โญSing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm. Psalms 47:6-7 NLTโฌ When you come to that place where you realize that you don't know what your next step of faith is, there is one thing that … Continue reading Worship The One Who Is Worthy
Everything’s Going To Be Okay
โญHe was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God. Romans 4:25 NLTโฌ Who makes us right with God? Jesus. Do you believe that's true? If you do, then you're right with God. There's nothing more that needs to be added to your … Continue reading Everything’s Going To Be Okay
Jesus The Baptizer
โญMany who became believers confessed their sinful practices. Acts of the Apostles 19:18 NLTโฌ What if I told you there are multiple baptisms in the life of the true believer? Would you believe? Would you want to know more? Would you be willing to learn by experience? Baptism in water is a sign. It's an … Continue reading Jesus The Baptizer
Tree Identification
โญDoes anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! Psalms 34:12-13 NLTโฌ There's a simple truth that everyone needs to understand. The words we speak reveal what's in our hearts. โญโA tree is identified by its fruit. If a … Continue reading Tree Identification
Be Thankful
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is Godโs will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. โญ1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLTโฌ Be thankful. Whatever your circumstances are, thank God for them. This is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. What is God's will? That you thank Him for everything. โญAnd give thanks … Continue reading Be Thankful
One In The Son
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. We know we love Godโs children if we love God and obey his commandments. โญ1 John 5:1-2 NLTโฌ God's commandments are all about having healthy, loving relationships. First, with our Heavenly … Continue reading One In The Son
Let’s Be Going
โI have told you these things before they happen so that when they do happen, you will believe. โI donโt have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me, but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world … Continue reading Let’s Be Going
Open Carry
โญWhoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15 NASB2020โฌ If you were accused of a crime and confessed, you would be admitting what you know to be true. Confession is a statement of truth. You can't confess truth unless Truth is living in … Continue reading Open Carry
Partners With Christ
โญRemember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am. John 14:28 NLTโฌ When Jesus walked the Earth, He was the only begotten Son of God. … Continue reading Partners With Christ
Peace By Peace
โญI am leaving you with a gift โ peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So donโt be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLTโฌ The prophetic promises of God bring comfort to our hearts and minds. If God said it, it's true. If you don't … Continue reading Peace By Peace
Escape Theology
โโญWhen I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them … Continue reading Escape Theology
Life To The Full
โญSoon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Since I live, you also will live. John 14:19 NLTโฌ Raising the dead is no easy feat. In fact, with man, after a short window of time this is impossible. But with God, all things are possible. The fact that Jesus was … Continue reading Life To The Full
Never Alone
โญNo, I will not abandon you as orphans โ I will come to you. John 14:18 NLTโฌ Before He was crucified, Jesus promised His disciples, His faithful followers who obeyed Him, that He would never abandon them, that He would come back to them. In fact, He was setting the stage for the understanding that … Continue reading Never Alone
It’s About The Loving Truth
โญHe is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isnโt looking for him and doesnโt recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. John 14:17 NLTโฌ It's time for truth telling. It's time for speaking the truth … Continue reading It’s About The Loving Truth
Love Above All Things
โญโIf you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.โ John 14:15-16 NLTโฌ God is love. When we love, we partner with God in expressing the divine nature of God. Simply love, in obedience to God's command, and leave the … Continue reading Love Above All Things
Ask In My Name
โญYou can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! John 14:13-14 NLTโฌ Followers of Jesus are given the privilege of being ambassadors of Christ. We represent the Kingdom … Continue reading Ask In My Name
Open Hearts Open Minds
โญโI tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.โ John 14:12 NLTโฌ Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God. โญHe is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen … Continue reading Open Hearts Open Minds
Heaven Touching Earth
โญJust believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do. John 14:11 NLTโฌ The Christian walk of faith is all about love, God's agape love. God is love. Everything He does is motivated by His perfect, unfailing love. … Continue reading Heaven Touching Earth
Don’t You Believe?
โโญโญDonโt you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me.โ John 14:10 NLTโฌ Jesus was conceived in the womb of the virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit. God is His … Continue reading Don’t You Believe?
1 AND 1 = 1
โโญIf you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!โ Philip said, โLord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.โ Jesus replied, โHave I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still donโt know who I … Continue reading 1 AND 1 = 1
Above The Law
โญJesus told him, โI am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.โ John 14:6 NLTโฌ Where there is no law to break, there is no sin. The Kingdom of God is the place where there is no sin. How do you get in? Only by … Continue reading Above The Law