GOD'S ETERNAL PLAN “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” John 17: 4 Jesus’ death is now imminent and he lifts his eyes up toward heaven to pray to his Father. Jesus would normally go to a quiet place, usually the mountain side, to talk to the… Continue reading High Priestly Prayer (1of3)
Author: Carolyn Dawson
I am a writer of Bible devotions, a writer of songs and occasionally a writer of poems. I am also a Christian, so I suppose you could call me a Christian writer. My first book - aptly named 'The Narrow Path' will be published in September 2024. I live in Northern Ireland and when I get the opportunity, I love to travel.
Patient and Persistent
He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary’. Luke 18:2,3 Jesus tells the story of a man with power, authority and great responsibility. Unfortunately, he… Continue reading Patient and Persistent
Sorrow to Joy
“A little while and you will see me no longer, and again a little while and you will see me.” John 16:16 You really have to feel sorry for the disciples at times as they tried to understand all that Jesus told them. They were just getting their heads around the parables when it seemed… Continue reading Sorrow to Joy
For This Purpose
John 18:37 – “For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth.” Jesus had come to fulfill the truth of the prophecies, to proclaim the truth of the Father, to explain the truth of the Kingdom and declare the truth of the… Continue reading For This Purpose
Speak His Words
“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” Luke 21:15 Have you ever been tongue-tied or found yourself with mind-freeze, when everything goes blank? You are standing there in front of someone, or worst still, a group or crowd, and your brain… Continue reading Speak His Words
Understanding Humility
And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point to death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 We can all experience a touch of self-importance at times and at other times we question our own self-worth. In the secular setting, self-esteem is built up or knocked down by… Continue reading Understanding Humility
Abundant Forgiveness
Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:6,7 Not one of us… Continue reading Abundant Forgiveness
Three Truths, No Lie
When you feel like the ground is crumbling beneath your feet, He has promised that he will restore and establish you
The Opinion That Matters
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth. John 14:16 Have you ever sought advice about something, asked 3 or 4 different people and got 3 or 4 different answers? Sometimes you end up more confused than you were at… Continue reading The Opinion That Matters
Forewarned is Forearmed
Jesus said, “Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28 Jesus was all too aware that his time on earth was drawing to a close and he wanted his followers to be aware of the troubling times that lay ahead, especially the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem.… Continue reading Forewarned is Forearmed
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