10 Ways To Spot Modern False Prophets
There are a lot of heretic hunters out there. That is a good thing. We need people who can spot …
There are a lot of heretic hunters out there. That is a good thing. We need people who can spot …
By taking our eyes off the things of this world, we can more successfully turn our attention to the Messiah. …
The first step to become a Christian (think disciple of Jesus) is to understand what the term “Christian” means. The …
God is God. God does things that total surprise us. When God shows up, it can be very unexpected. It …
Jesus knew how he would die. It was predicted in the Old Testament in prophesies. It was a cruel and …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Here is a very insightful and useful article by Duane Caldwell. Duane has served in many different capacities including pastor, …
If you want to get the basics of apologetics, here is a wonderful list to start with from Mikel Del …
We know that scripture and the bible are acknowledged to be the word of God to be revered as issuing …
Today’s devotion is on YouTube. Matthew 6:16-18 declares, When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for …
No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …
When we become Christians, we are given all we need for spiritual maturity. Peter tells us that “[God’s] divine power …
Why this is important: Whenever Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling for …
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Jesus is clear. He is going to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will bring gifts. The Holy Spirit …
God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …
Here is a guest article from Mandy Sweigart-Quinn. Mandy is known as the Blue Collar Theologian (www.bluecollartheologian.blog)! She loves Jesus, His …
Why it matters: If a man is justified by the works of the Law, then why did Jesus the Messiah die? …
What matters most: Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should …
God’s goal: Jesus summed up what God wants us to do. It was nothing new. God is all about simplicity. God …
Here is the truth about God. God is immutable. God never, every changes. That is a fact. This is one …
Here is a great overview of how discern false prophets. We all need to know how to do it. Our …
If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …
Let us consider the word “master” (usually translated Lord). So here is a fundamental question: “What is the foundational reality …
It is an important question to figure out. Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a …
God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
“Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed one”. As the Messiah, Jesus is the one who fulfils all old testament expectations. Is …
God goes to the Jewish people first. He declares that the good news message be proclaimed to Jews first. Nothing …
I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …
The definition of idolatry, according to Webster, is “the worship of idols or excessive devotion to, or reverence for some …
There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …
“I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12) is the second of seven “I AM” declarations of Jesus, recorded …
The most common old covenant expression of the means of atonement was the sacrifice and offering up of the blood …
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
God is holy. God does not tolerate evil and wickedness. What is my job when I encounter evil and wickedness? …
I must be careful. It is easy to get confused and stumble around. I have been brought out of slavery …
Jesus calls on me to be humble, gentle and meek. It is a requirement and not optional. Arrogance and all …
The mission of the church is to make disciples. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples this …
I must be careful. There are many who proclaim “thus says the Master”. How can I know if they are …
The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different from the popular …
Jesus wants me to focus on the country where Jesus is in charge. That is the Kingdom of God. The …
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
The religious elites are constantly trying to trap Jesus. I have to be careful. Legalism is insidious. I can slip …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
There are lots of things I can know about God. God created everything. I get that. But how did He …
When there is no government, there is complete anarchy. God has established government to place a check on lawlessness. It …
I am to respect God. I am to show respect for His holy name. I should not take His name …
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
Jesus has healed me. What should I do? Just move on with life like it didn’t happen? Not at all. …
I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …
I must give God a big shout out! God is beautiful. God is stunning. God is awesome! Now here is …
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
I confess to God that I have missed His goal for my life (aka sin). That has me walking in …
God is God. Nothing is impossible with God. His plan will be accomplished. I can count on it. I may …
It is stunning how masterfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …
I must have a pure heart. Jesus is clear on that. I can’t see God without a pure heart. Is …
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin or sinning). That is my natural state. Does this bother Jesus? …
Jesus encounters lots of opposition. There are a lot of Jesus-deniers out there. Am I one of them? Jesus the …
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …
I am a disciple of Jesus. That means I must learn from Jesus. Jesus was one a mission to preach …
My mission, given to me by God, is to love. In order to love, I need to learn how to …
God is good. God is good all the time. I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master …
I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …
There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …
Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …
There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day …
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master Jesus, …
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
Holy Tuesday is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here is …
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
I am married. That is good news. It is a part of God’s plan for me. I have been able …
Jesus is the very Son of God. Like all of us who follow Jesus, I must confess that. It is …
I want to understand Jesus. I want to fully know Him. I can know more by understanding the roles and …
Jesus brings glory to His Father. Jesus shows me how stunning and amazing God is. There is no one like …
I must recognize that Jesus is the Messiah and the prophet of God. Jesus speaks to me with authority. The …
It isn’t that atheists, agnostics and unbelievers don’t know God exists. They do. There is plenty of evidence that they …
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
I must say with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb Jesus who was slain for me. I must sing …
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
We all miss God’s goal for our lives. I certainly do. Sometimes that is obvious to other brothers and sisters …
I am so thankful that God is patient with me. God gives me every opportunity to radically change my mind …
I need to be very careful. God loves me but God has expectations. What can I expect if I know …
It is easy to get frustrated some days. I believe I am proclaiming the message of Jesus. Not everyone is …
I need to be careful. It is way too easy to fall into the religious rule and legalism trap. The …
Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …