“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” — Psalm 122:1 How often have you been in church, and the worship leader, pastor, or the person presiding over the service opened with Psalm 122:1? “I was glad when they said Read more…
“And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You, I am well pleased.” — Luke 3:22 The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the phrase, seal of approval as an action or statement Read more…
“And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You, I am well pleased.” — Luke 3:22 Never question the love of the Father for you. Just as He professed to Israel Read more…
“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, with lovingkindness, I have drawn you.” — Jeremiah 31:3 Growing up, Valentine’s Day was a big deal. Do you remember the first time you were asked to be someone’s Valentine? I can’t say that I do, but I know it probably was Read more…
“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Read more…
“… casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Have you ever thought casting your cares on God is like casting a fishing rod? When a fisher casts his rod, he strategically throws it out into an area in the water where he Read more…
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39, Read more…
“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” –– Mark 12:30 This week we vow to Love the Lord our God with all our strength. Well, if this means physical strength, then your Read more…
Welcome to this week’s Coffee on The Couch! I’m glad that you have joined me for coffee and conversation. Over the past 2-weeks, we have delved into Mark 12:30. I have called this series: The 4-Degrees of Loving God. Through these teachings, John Mark has inspired us to love Read more…
You will remember from last week’s time on the couch, our foundational scripture was taken from Mark 12:30, And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart…” This week we want to move into the 2nd degree of loving God –– loving God with all our souls. Read more…