Passion for Praise | Silent Stones

Dealing with Idlers

Bobbo 2 August 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Disciple, Some messages of truth are hard to hear. Nevertheless, a family has to have expectations of family members if it is going to function productively and impact the community around it positively. The way one “bad apple” behaves can destroy the influence of the whole…

We Are Family!

Bobbo 28 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Brothers and Sisters, While there are many things you can learn from Paul’s message to the Thessalonians, today I want you to notice the warm language of affection and family that you find in the verses below. Paul states the truth of his love for these…

The Importance of Affirmation!

Bobbo 27 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Child of the Father, While Paul was in Corinth, he waited anxiously to hear how the new believers in Thessalonica were doing. The Thessalonians had made a huge change when they became Christians, as he wrote to them: [Y]ou turned toward God and realigned your life…

Assurance in Weakness

Bobbo 26 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Friend, By his own admission, Paul came to Corinth with very little personal confidence. He wrote: I came to you in weakness — timid and trembling. (1 Corinthians 2:3 NLT) In the verses below from Acts, Luke shared that Paul’s work in Corinth began with difficulty,…

Great Sermon, But…

Bobbo 25 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Friend, The text in the Verses to Live section comes from two different places. I want you to read them together to help you understand two very important principles as explained toward the end of this section. The first set of verses details Paul’s message before…

In the Center of My Will

Bobbo 24 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Follower of the Way, The growth of My Kingdom will not necessarily be an easy undertaking. Spreading the good news of the Father’s grace is often met with opposition. However, do not see that opposition as an indication that you have done something wrong. After preventing…

Imprisoned to Redeem

Bobbo 23 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Beloved, Grace can have a strong touch of redemptive irony! As you read in the verses below about Paul and Silas being thrown into jail, notice some of these touches of irony: By divine intervention, the prisoners’ chains are unlocked, and their cell doors opened but…

Guidance for Seeking Hearts

Bobbo 22 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Follower, I promised My followers that the Holy Spirit would guide them in their witness to the nations (Acts 1:8). Today, I want to talk to you about an example of that guidance. I also want to show you an occasion when this guidance produced fruit…

Everything on the Line

Bobbo 3 July 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Beloved, You live in a world awash in religious ideas, ideologies, and philosophies. But there is one fundamental difference between all of them and the true gospel. That difference is the Father’s grace brought to you through My death, burial, and resurrection! Paul summarized this message…

Listening for My Call

Bobbo 28 June 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Precious Disciple, To truly worship Me as Lord you must offer yourself to Me heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:28-31). Your worship acknowledges My sovereignty as King and also acknowledges the only truly and living God as Father, Son, and Spirit. This worship invites the…

Moving Out

Bobbo 27 June 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Faithful Follower, One of the marks of Our — Father, Son, and Spirit’s — people has been their acceptance of “moving out,” that is, following the Father’s lead and journeying to the places and people where He sends Our people. Think of Abraham leaving the security…

Challenging, But Joyous Fellowship

Bobbo 26 June 2020

Note from Jesus Dear Child of the King, You are royalty. However, your royal lineage is not established by your race, your culture, your language, your education, or your riches. You belong to My royal family because you were “born of water and the Spirit” (John 3:5 NIV). This Spirit…