Nita’s Nuggets

“Pray without ceasing,” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) The answer is short. The scripture says: “Pray without ceasing.” As students of God’s Word, there is much to learn about prayer. Basically, prayer refers to conversing with God. It can take different forms: calling on God, (Ps.17:6) crying aloud to the Lord, (Ps. 3:4) seeking the Lord, (Is.…

“. . . Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven.” (Mat. 5:16) MSG Jesus is the light of the world. You and I, as His followers, are to imitate him in being lights in our world today. In other words,…

“. . . The boat was already a long way from land, tossed around by the waves, for the wind was against it.” (Matthew 14:24) TLV Having been born on an island and had the privilege of living on five other islands while serving the Lord as a missionary, I had the opportunity to observe…

“What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know . . . this . . . extravagant generosity of God.” (Acts 20:24) MSG Have you ever asked yourself the question: Can God really use me? Actually, the real question is:…

“Understand then that those who believe are children of Abraham.” (Galatians 3:7) Can we confidently state that faith is the basis of our right standing with God? The apostle Paul speaks clearly of faith in the day that marked the beginning of the Galatian Christian life. They found peace with God through faith alone. (Gal.…

“I . . .the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received. . .” (Ephesians 4:1) As followers of Christ, we are called to unity in the faith and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. However, it is also an enriching experience to discover the diversity among believers. The…

“Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14) In this letter to the ancient church in Rome, the apostle Paul highlights many facets of the ‘Life in the Spirit.’ It is indeed clear when God calls you to live for Him, He provides all you will need in…

“. . .Put on the new self – created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:24 TLV) Have you considered what pleases the Lord Jesus? The answer is: His own likeness. Jesus Christ desires that we become like Him. The question is easy to ask, but the answer is difficult to…

“. . . Reverence the Lord your God. . . walk in all His ways. . .love Him. . . worship the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul.” (Deut.10:12) CSV Without praise and worship, there is no way to catch a glimpse of God. Today, if your desire is for…

“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His Word, I put my hope.” (Psalm 130:5 NIV) It was a big project. Since the purchase of the home, this was the second serious attempt at growing a hedge along the boundary of the property. And it is an important part of getting…