Author: Vanessa Taylor

“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of… Continue reading Who Can Be Saved?

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.” Romans 15:13 AMP Read full chapter REFLECTION  Since committing my life to Christ, I have repeatedly experienced… Continue reading Transcendent Peace

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3 NIV Read full chapter Footnotes REFLECTION  When I’ve felt overwhelmed or dread has raised its head, and instead of allowing fear to distract me, I turned to… Continue reading Prayerfully Persevere

”We can all draw close to him with the veil removed from our faces. And with no veil we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another. And this glorious transfiguration… Continue reading Sovereign Saviour

“Pray ·in [or in dependence on] the Spirit at all times with all ·kinds of prayers [prayers and requests], asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ·ready [alert] ·and never give up [with all perseverance]. Always pray for all ·God’s people [the saints].” Ephesians 6:18 EXB Read full chapter REFLECTION  Prayerful persistence… Continue reading Prayerful Persistence Prevails

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power… Continue reading Hallelujah!

“For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God. For it is written and forever remains written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise… Continue reading Deeper Revelations

Photo taken at Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre, Hong Kong “While being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of… Continue reading Perfect Love

“Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].” 1 Peter 4:10 AMP REFLECTION  One… Continue reading Seek to Serve

“Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].” Ephesians 4:29 AMP REFLECTION  I’m all for light-hearted banter, but if something is… Continue reading Winsome Words