"Count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or speak lies about you to discredit me." ~~Jesus
Are people putting me down because of my following Jesus? Do I make others uncomfortable with my passion of our …
Are people putting me down because of my following Jesus? Do I make others uncomfortable with my passion of our …
Jesus is the light of the entire world. What He said and did guides us along the path we take …
Someone has to be put in charge of capturing what God is saying. He is revealing so much to us. …
This man came begging to Jesus. He wanted to be healed like nothing else. He knew Jesus could heal him. …
In the middle of the night, I cry out to you O God. There is a longing in my heart …
Joseph had a lot to deal with. What to name the Son of God wasn’t one of them. God’s angel …
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
I am looking. I am looking for my savior. God appears on the scene with his mighty angels. Our savior …
So this is how it happened. Luke starts warming us up with some basic facts. In a few more paragraphs …
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
We live in a world of shortcuts. We are always looking for the effortless way, the quick way, things that …
Christmas is close! Very close!! Holidays are about family, friends and fun .. Pray! Keep God first! If it doesn’t …
God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen. He is also the one who …
There were the multitudes. There were the 72. There were the 12. Peter, James and John made up the 3. …
Jesus is clear on what God has said. His word is like Him. It is here to stay. Nothing can …
Life is about focus. Jesus shows us how important this is. It is easy to see what God is not …
I am stunned at how our Father sees me compared to how I see myself. Jesus sees me as a friend …
I want to be a son. To be something else would be unthinkable. My earthly dad did discipline me. He …
Our heavenly Father loves me. He is love and love is patient. He isn’t frustrated with me. He won’t let …
From writer Amy Carmichael… If the praise of man elates me and his blame depresses me… If I can not …
Jesus is very clear. There is no doubt about what I am to do. The choice is will I obey Him? …
The Apostle John was the disciple Jesus loved. He was one of the 72, one of the 12, one of …
How do we become wise? As we follow God, seek His ways, listen to Him, we need to store it …
Men are supposed to be strong. And yet, our hearts get broken. There is good news though. Jesus came to …
It doesn’t matter why they asked Jesus to do something for Simon’s mother-in-law. They wanted Jesus to do something for her. …
I should go all out for it. Pursue it no matter what. Peace is from Jesus, but I must go …
Jesus is the reason for the season. Don’t deny him (like Peter). Greet all with Merry Christmas!! This is the …
Why blame me? Great question. We aren’t doing God any favors by continuing to miss the mark when it comes …
I prefer the ocean to the mountain stream. The ocean is wild . . . unpredictable . . . roaring …
Just a quick look at the space images on the NASA site and there is no doubt what a great …
We are so extremely fortunate and may not even realize it. Jesus is showing us a new way. How cool …
Self criticism, even when it is deserved, leaves me crippled. I hobble around on crutches pretending no one sees. They …
Having a passion for the things of God is a huge thing. It is easy to get burnt out. So …
The password is simple. It is easily remembered. We shouldn’t forget it. The key to having a relationship with God, …
Thankfulness doesn’t just appear on the scene all on its own. Some days it is easier than others to be …
It is a great biblical tradition to celebrate with Thanksgiving. Our God is God and in a good mood. Giving thanks …
Jesus cares about us in a way we can’t understand. His love is the “gold standard” for how to love. …
Under the old plan, the road could get very bumpy. All curves and careful driving was the order of the …
Much of life is an illusion. I think I believe something but it is not true. I need a new reality. …
Jesus had a goal. God had given it to him. Jesus is the obedient son. Knowing what would happen, Jesus …
How easy is it to get distracted? Well, some days it is easy. My enemy sends me a great message. …
Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …
Jesus is amazing. He gives us tools like none other. The power of peace is inexhaustible. His suggestion to us …
Here is some great advise from the Apostle Paul. The best he can wish for us is that we stay …
God didn’t choose the brightest and the best. God chooses those who will follow Him. That is it. The brightest …
Telling everyone about the good news of God was the mission of Jesus. It was why He came to our …
We have run with our very lives to God. He is our spiritual lifeline for sure. We have hope. So, …
I do not need a thing. Now think about that. I have it all. All of God’s amazing gifts and …
We say we want life. OK. Jesus is right in front of us. He wants to give life to us. …
Sometimes I am waiting. Waiting to do what I can. Waiting for others to help. Focusing on what God isn’t …
Jesus is our Messiah and he poured out his blood for us. Jesus sacrificed his perfect and mature life for …
There is a lot to be said for lining up what I believe, think, say and do. That is the …
God has abandoned the old plan. He has completely left it behind. He did it in Jesus our Master. The …
Jesus hangs out with “sinners” and the religious scholars slam him for His approach. Which raises the first question to …
I am a citizen of the country of God. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is my absolute ruler. The United …
Daniel saw something that created massive fear in his life. He fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the …
James is very clear (as is Jesus) about the kind of language that should come out of my mouth. I …
Jesus guidance to me is so simple and straightforward. He frames the issue clearly. How should I behave? Be proactive. …
There are a lot of basic and fundamental truths I need to experience as I become a disciple of Jesus. …
Jesus has a goal for me. Jesus wants me to do something today. I can only do it with God’s …
Keep on believing Keep looking forward Trust God
This is stunning and over the top. I am not what I think I am some times. In fact, Paul …
Jesus isn’t interested in popular opinion or what others think about Him. Jesus isn’t running for political office. Jesus’ only …
I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …
How do I spend my time? Who do I keep company with? Is it Jesus? Am I sitting at his …
We pay people to be critics. They make a living doing it. They sometimes even get fancy titles like consultants …
Of course, we have problems. Are we counting our problems or our blessings? It makes a difference. God is in …
Today is a day to persevere and stay on track with God. Jesus challenges me to pick up my cross …
Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …
There are all types of ways I miss God’s goal for my life (sin). Some are just plain stupid. As …
God wants us to build up courage in others. We all get discouraged and we hear our friends express it …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
What can I give to God? Is there an offering I can make that will make a difference? Will Jesus …
Worry is not faith. Faith is obedience. God says go. I must go. God has a goal in mind for me. …
I am interested in how much of my time is “mere busywork”. Now stuff has to get done; there is …
Mary was paying attention to what Jesus was saying. Martha was busy serving Jesus. Martha got upset that Mary wasn’t …
I need to go after God. I want to be rich in helping others. I want to be extravagantly generous, …
Oh how we value the articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. …
Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus knows what God is talking about. Jesus is God and can do anything he wants …
To admit that I have a new heart and a glory from God, to begin to let it be unveiled …
God is God. God can’t betray who he is. God is good. God is lavish. God forgives me. God forgives …
There are a few things I know. God has been good to give me that knowledge. There are many things …
Jesus is perfect. There is no blemish in him at all. Jesus brought us peace with God. His sacrifice for …
There is a fear that paralyzes me. It is the concern about what you think of me. Will I post …
Don’t seek opportunity. SEEK GOD. And opportunity will seek you.
God doesn’t do things halfway or halfhearted. God is all in. God is “all in” all the time. God sent …
God is God. More importantly, God is my God. I serve the one and only, true living God. There is no other. …
Jesus offers me life. And He offers it now. I receive it by listening to His voice. Once I hear His …
Jesus gives us power. I have power to bless and I have power to curse. I must be careful. I must choose …
Am I sulking spiritually and feeling sorry for myself, just because I can’t see one inch in front of my …
There is always the question of why looming in front us. Why? Why did God allow that to happen? The …
On days I am not working, sometimes I want to take a nap. So … I do. It feels great. …
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
There are some things that just aren’t possible with us. We can’t please God without faith. With faith, nothing is …
I must be Grateful that God blessed me with life! If I’m not happy with what I’ve GOT, I’ll never be happy with what …
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
Jesus demands that I get the point. I need to see Jesus. I need to have a passionate relationship with His Father. Reading …
I get to make a choice. While it isn’t either/or my attitude is my choice. Jesus challenges me to change …
Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …