Renee Noseworthy

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) One of the most familiar Scriptures to many people is John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (NIV) As we think about “eternal life,” we may think of it as…..

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Would you like the opportunity to win a copy of “Our Father:  A Personal Journey of Discovery into the Lord’s Prayer?” Until April 29/15, you can go to www.goodreads.com and submit your name to be entered into the Book Giveaway.  I am offering two signed paperback copies of my book to be given away. This is available to Goodreads members only.  If you are already a member, all you need to do is go into their website and request to…..

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But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:4-5 NIV) Heavenly Father, thank you for your undeserved favor, and for Saving us through Jesus. In His Name, AMEN.

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  My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (Proverbs 3:1-4 NIV) “My prayer is, “Lord, please bless us with longevity, peace, and prosperity…..

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Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NIV) Scripture doesn’t specify the exact nature of the Apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh.” However, I think we can safely assume that it was something…..

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What is your heart and your mind focused on today? If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (Col. 3:1-2 ESV)

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Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain. And he shall bring forward the top stone amid shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” (Zechariah 4:6-7 ESV) Zerubbabel was the Governor of Judah.  He was a descendent of David, and He was called by God to rebuild…..

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For six weeks, I’d like to share some of your testimonies, instead of my regular weekly blog. If you are interested, please let me know at bnandrn@outlook.com. I’d love to hear from you. I would like to post those testimonies for six Fridays beginning on July 31st. That would be July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Sept. 4. On a weekly basis, I typically post my blog to this website, Twitter, WordPress and FB at www.facebook.com/ourfatherbook.   With…..

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The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58: 11 NIV) As I considered what I might say about this Scripture, I was faced with asking myself the question… What does it mean to be a well-watered garden? I found myself reflecting on God being my source of life, like water is to a…..

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Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! (Psalm 24:7-8 ESV) Praise you, Lord! You are strong and mighty!

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