Are we seeking a shiny new object?
I am seeking a new and shiny object. Innovation is cool. The new thing is the holy grail. I love …
I am seeking a new and shiny object. Innovation is cool. The new thing is the holy grail. I love …
Dennis Prager is a conservative radio talk show host and writer. He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Dennis …
I get distracted. It seems to happen too easily. It must be the “shiny new object” syndrome. Jesus challenges me …
God is open and plainly shares truth with us. God has given us good news and made it known without …
There is such a thing as tit for tat. Being mean gets you meanness in return. While Jesus teaches us …
To whom do I answer? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …
How often do I dwell in the past? Remember the time …. Ah, the good old days! I know I …
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We must accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, was …
Jesus did not come to make our lives easy. Most are enemies of God and his plan. Most days it …
The big deal: God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. …
The New Covenant was originally given to Israel and includes a promise of fruitfulness, blessing, and a peaceful existence in …
Am I working hard for Jesus? Am I working as hard as the Apostle Paul? Or am I hardly working? …
Confession time: I get into arguments sometimes. Not pleasant to admit but it is true. God’s goal for me is …
Jesus had lots of questions for the religious elites of his day. He pressed them and would not let them …
We place a heavy emphasis on “being good”. We hear it all the time. He is a good man or …
Why this is important: Whenever Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling for …
Our God is great God who cares for us. God is good all the time. God has a plan for …
How do we learn trust and obedience? This is not an answer we want to hear. We learn trust and …
This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …
Jesus challenges us to live a completely new life. There is nothing in the old life that is worthy of …
Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …
I love to plan but do I love to do God’s will? I have great ideas for the future. I …
Jesus showed us why we are here. We are like seasoning and salt. We add flavor to the world. We …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …
There is a way that Jesus the Messiah challenges us to live. Is it to be haphazard? Is it to …
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
Am I starving for God? Do I have a good appetite for Him? Is all I think of my next …
My natural inclination is to trust ministers and the clergy. The Apostle John advises otherwise. He knows that there are …
Jesus knew before he selected Judas that he would betray him. He knew he was a thief but made him …
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …
I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …
God spends a lot of time talking about the heart. God longs for me to have His heart. That is what …
The Apostle Paul was there. He had learned how to be content. He was more than happy. It did not …
John nails it, as always. John knows it is all about love. How many times does he remind me? …
Why this is important: Jesus has it all together. All the complexity we see. All we don’t understand. Jesus sees …
After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If …
For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand, and I hope you …
Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …
Jesus only does what he hears the Father say to do. That is His standard for us as well. We …
A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …
How is it that we persevere? How will we become mature? How will live in harmony? Our will power can …
The first thing is cultivating a love of learning. To be wise means we need to grow. It is not …
Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …
Jesus can be trusted. Jesus doesn’t have a self-serving bone in His body. Jesus only does what He sees the Father doing. …
Why this is important: This is something to think about. Paul is very strong in what he says. We must …
Repentance (radically changing my mind) is of crucial importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
God shows us how to choose leaders. These are the best principles to apply in all cases, particularly political. Our …
Jesus is very clear. If someone listens to me, they are listening to Jesus. Jesus grants us His authority. His words …
Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …
Jesus has a focus. He isn’t trying to be popular. He wants us to be saved from a life of …
Why this is important: God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees …
I must admit that most of my reading these days isn’t with physical books. I am an avid on-line / …
Why this is important: We are on a great journey. We need a map. We need direction on how to …
We are to be a light. We should bring out God’s colors into the world. God is not a secret …
I am sure those who had been with Jesus for a while had a hint of what was about to …
Oh, boy, there are SO MANY people on this Earth! Billions and Billions and Billions. This site said there were …
Why this is important: Conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life. There is …
We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …
King David asks God a great question. David talks with God all the time and he asks God a lot …
Why this is important: God does not intend for us to live in chaos. That is not the way of …
Many days, I am just following my own whims. Whatever feels good to do right then is fine. No plan. …
There are many things we work for, and we deserve to be paid for it. Getting paid for what we …
Jesus lays out the principles of the reign [Kingdom of God]. This excerpt is from what is known as the …
Jesus is wrapping things up. They have had the last supper and Jesus has laid out the new contract (aka …
It is always good to focus on the why of things. So, why does God pour out on us the …
How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …
When Jesus says he has something hard but important to say I am guessing it is time to pay attention. …
There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …
God is not the author of moral evil; rather, it is His holiness that defines it. Created in God’s image, …
This all came about because Jesus did not wash his hands before he ate. Seriously. This was a huge …
Jesus wants us to ask the Father. We should not be shy. In fact, boldness helps. If what we ask …
Why this is important: The worry of the world can completely drown out the word of my heavenly Father. Jesus speaks …
God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …
Jesus is clear with us. He says “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” …
Where does discontent and depression come from? Is it possible we understand that God wants us to do something and yet have …
I am not immune from suffering. Jesus, the very Son of God, suffered. God is clear that as a child …
We often see danger as lurking outside of us. Here is a sober reminder from Brandon Cox. Something like “I …
Jesus’ habit was to teach about the way God intended things to be. He had a vast number of people …
Jesus sends us out into the world to do God’s work. He knows it isn’t easy. In fact, it is hazardous. …
This is stunning. God has a plan. That plan for us includes the power of the Holy Spirit in our …
Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life, and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …
God is passionately in love with us. God’s love is not just an average run of the mill kind of love. …
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
Why this is important: Jesus is perfectly aligned with His Father, God. That is the source of His power. Jesus challenges …
Good news: God wants us to be bold in spreading the good news of Jesus. What is His plan? To …
The job at hand: My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? …
I believe, based on the word of God, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers. Having …
Jesus knows things we do not. He challenges us to wake up. He looks out and does not just see …
I really meant to, but I just got overwhelmed with everything else on my to do list and all the …
Why this is important: Paul depended on Jesus and the Holy Spirit to speak about the Good News. He depended …
Who will I serve? It is a stunning question. Jesus now explains that behind the choice between two treasures (where I …
Powerful message from Francis Chan. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, requires one thing. We must be obedient God. That is …
Why this is important: It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking we are wise. We study …
What kind of legacy do I want to leave my children? What is the most important thing I can do? …
Jesus can ask us direct and stunning questions. Imagine you have been an invalid and crippled for 38 years. Now …
Imagine this: The Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us. That is stunning. Consider the power …
Does your church teach and preach on the power of the Holy Spirit? I have been to some churches where …