Do God’s children have a sure inheritance?
Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …
Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
I have a goal. It is given to me by God. I must focus on pleasing God. Jesus leads the …
It is very difficult for me to see what is in my heart. I’ve hidden my faults from myself. …
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
There is good news! I have peace with God through the blood that Jesus shed on the cross. I was …
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
I want life. It is important. I know it is. How will I get life? Our Master’s experience of temptation …
I will admit it. I have evil desires. There is evil in my heart. Evil is a lack of goodness. …
What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …
Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
The word rapture does not occur in the Bible. The term comes from a Latin word meaning “a carrying off, …
We live in world of covetousness and idolatry. Money, self-indulgence, hedonism, materialism, agnosticism and atheism reign. I am regularly asked …
We live in a extremely materialist culture. Money has become an idol and much is measured by how much of …
Jesus is clear in that He says, “whenever you fast …” It seems like Jesus expected we would. Scripture does …
Every apostle was a disciple, but not every disciple was an apostle. Every person who believes in Jesus is called …
The word holy means sacred, set apart, revered, or divine. And yet none of those words is adequate to describe …
Watch this brief video from Frank Turek. Frank is the founder and president of http://www.CrossExamined.org Numbers 21:2-4 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) …
The Bible attests to the authorship of the Almighty in numerous places. God is speaking. Jesus has something to say. We …
I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …
The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …
Jesus makes a stunning assessment about slavery. We are slaves of sin. Jesus warns me that continuance in the Word …
Jesus challenges me to grow up. That isn’t harsh. It is loving. The job of the teacher is to show …
Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …
A covenant is an agreement between two parties. In the scriptures, it is between God and His people or certain …
Insight is the spiritual quality that enables a person to appreciate God’s mind and will in matters of behavior, truth …
Many atheists, skeptics and agnostics make the claim that God is evil and immoral. How would you respond to the …
“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …
In the Gospels, Jesus speaks of those who have “ears to hear” at the end of a difficult saying or …
This is an excellent summary. I hear it often as well. As you proclaim the good news of Jesus, you …
My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character. The power of …
There is much to be said about self-denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is clear. The …
This is a great overview from J. Warner Wallace. He is a Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, …
Jesus has defeated Satan. Jesus openly spoke about the Cross and His death. It was an hour of judgment for …
The Bible is clear that lying is missing God’s goal (aka sin) and is displeasing to God. The first sin …
Hatred is a strong negative reaction; a feeling toward someone considered an enemy, possibly indicating volatile hostility. I am not …
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Ah yes, time for a fireside chat due to the tundra of North America. lol. Is…
The good news of Jesus and His Heavenly Father are absolutely complete. I am aware that many want to add …
In the United States, our declaration of independence has three core principles. One is life. The second is liberty and …
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
Evidence is really not the issue with most atheists and agnostics. They say they want evidence. They demand evidence. Yet …
Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …
Jesus is clear. I am to ask. He says, ask and you will receive. I am to ask in His …
Jesus is clear. I am to give directly to the poor. If they ask, I am to give. If they …
So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …
Creation matters. Atheists reject God and reject God as the creator. If they don’t, their whole worldview collapses. In reality, …
Master (Lord) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
Jesus is the Son of God. I have a witness that Jesus gives me eternal life. That life is found …
Am I a follower of the Way of Jesus? Do I see myself as a follower of the Way, a …
The simple answer is because God says so. That is it. It is that simple. Jesus commands that I must …
Those whose commitment from the heart is shown in practical, often sacrificial, care, love and service. They are a source …
Jesus’ reluctance to be known as the Messiah is probably due to Jewish misunderstandings of the Messiah’s true role. One …
There is apostasy and there is atheism (and its nephew agnosticism). Apostasy, from the Greek word apostasia, means “a defiance …
Jesus gave the apostles great power. It was stunning. The sick were being healed. What was their message, based on …
Here is the wise warning from the Apostle John. I must pay attention. God doesn’t tolerate worship of anything …
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
I want to know who Jesus is. It is a burning question for many of us. This isn’t anything new. …
In Christian thought, the act by which God and man are brought together in personal relationship. The term is derived …
I can trust God. While others may betray me, God will not. God is to be trusted. Now that is …
I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …
I can count on peace. I can count on sleep. I can count on rest. I don’t need a “My …
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
The authority of Jesus is stunning. Since He created everything, everything obeys Him. I am in awe. I am amazed. …
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by …
There is much controversy in our culture today surrounding followers of Jesus who own businesses being forced to photograph gay …
I must be careful. It is easy to get confused and stumble around. I have been brought out of slavery …
Humility is the correct way to come into God’s presence. Someone who knows Jesus and follows Him will be growing …
Jesus is clear. Jesus gives us power and authority. We are the ambassadors of Jesus here on earth. We speak …
When we are delivered from demonic possession, we become whole and are healed. The stunning power of Jesus makes it …
I get jealous. I get angry. One can lead to the other. The parable of the prodigal son is a …
Is Jesus the Messiah? We struggle with that and the ones who struggle the most are religious elites. I must …
Wealth and money is very elusive. Eventually all that will matter is eternity with God. We all know we can’t …
The message of the Messiah’s sacrifice for missing God’s goal (aka sin) and His resurrection (the message that Paul refers …
Consider this as we start. I know I must adjust my thinking but that is what Jesus always challenges me …
There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …
We honor and respect our governing authorities because they exist by the very will of God. Such respect must be …
God heals. Jesus heals. The word of God teaches us that God is in the healing business. Sometimes we pray …
It is stunning. There is the ebb and flow to those who follow Jesus. At any given point, it was …
Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …
Now here is some good news. I can magnify God by glorifying Him So how does that happen? What is …
God has a plan for me. Now that is some very good news. I am shouting for joy over that. …
Holiness comes from God and specifically the sacrificial death of Jesus for our having missed God’s goal for our lives. …
I have to be careful to not fall into the trap that anything I have is the result of something …
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
Jesus challenges me to be faithful. Loyalty and commitment within human relationships is important in the life of God’s people. …
What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …
God is God. God is to be honored and His name is to be revered. This is a shock to …
When we accept Jesus as our Master and commit to be a disciple, we are ecstatic. Joy is ours beyond …
Resurrection of my body, after death, will happen. So is the eternal life I have right now as a follower …
I don’t understand completely why Jesus would die for me. That is mighty powerful love. And He did it because …
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
Things are getting dicey. The fact that the religious elites (scribes and Pharisees) united in this attack and came all …
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …