This is both a sobering and celebrative time of the year for us who have given our lives to Jesus. Aren’t you grateful that The Lord forgave us when we didn’t know what we were doing? “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) This statement from Jesus oughtContinue reading “It’s Friday…That’s A Hard Truth To Embrace”
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It’s Friday…Let It Sink In
We’re in a season when the symbol of the Cross seems more meaningful. How personal to you is the Cross? It’s a question that shouldn’t be answered too quickly. Perhaps many of us have heard for years – decades, even – that “God so loved the world,” and Jesus Christ is “the Lamb of GodContinue reading “It’s Friday…Let It Sink In”
It’s Friday…That’s Not God’s Way
The geopolitical landscape appears to be unraveling before us. Insecurities seem to abound these days, don’t they? What is needed in times such as these is a proper perspective and posture, especially in our view of God. The truth is, The Almighty can do impossible things. Just look at the revealed testimonies to His power:Continue reading “It’s Friday…That’s Not God’s Way”
It’s Friday…The Reason He Came
My mother-in-law’s body died on Valentine’s Day. She was an extraordinary woman. What made her so was her courageous faith in The LORD God Almighty. He gave her the confidence that even in death her soul would be eternally secure in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She lived, and will forever, without fear.Continue reading “It’s Friday…The Reason He Came”
It’s Friday…We Have Nothing to Fear
We live in an age of turmoil, but that’s nothing new. Everyone since the Garden of Eden has lived in such an age. Sin has ravaged this planet, and history has witnessed empire against empire, fighting to the death. The back halls of legislatures and parliaments, the high offices of presidents and kings, and theContinue reading “It’s Friday…We Have Nothing to Fear”
It’s Friday…Eternity Changes Everything
My mother-in-law took her last breath on Earth on Valentine’s Day. Instantaneously, she was in the presence of the Lover of her soul, completely relieved of all the baggage we carry here on Earth. She is now experiencing what we were all ultimately created for, eternal bliss! Her home-going reminded me that there is anContinue reading “It’s Friday…Eternity Changes Everything”
It’s Friday…Deeply, Madly In Love
Love is in the air. On this weekend of love, how will you be celebrating? Need help finding an answer? Here’s a good one, actually it’s the greatest commandment: Love the LORD with everything you got (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37). It may take us a lifetime to figure out exactly what loving Him should lookContinue reading “It’s Friday…Deeply, Madly In Love”
It’s Friday…Crave His Will Alone
How do we honor God? It’s a pretty safe bet that a small fraction of the global population wakes up every morning asking that question to begin their day. Yet, our ultimate fulfillment really does depend on how we answer. So, how do we honor God? One of the best ways is to breathe HisContinue reading “It’s Friday…Crave His Will Alone”
It’s Friday…And All The While God Grieves
Does God hate? That’s a strong word, hate. It’s hard to image God hating anything. Yet, He does. God is relentless in His hatred of evil. We may think He tolerates it awfully well to let the world go on as it has for centuries. But He hates it. He has demonstrated at every turnContinue reading “It’s Friday…And All The While God Grieves”
It’s Friday…Cling To It
It’s a New Year. Many look into the future and fear. They fear of catastrophe, heartache, trouble, and distress. They are afraid of crisis in their finances, their families, and whatever else makes them feel insecure. The problem is that they don’t know the future, and they imagine all the bad things that can happenContinue reading “It’s Friday…Cling To It”
Vic Alvarado 