Embracing the Divine Presence: A Message of Hope and Power
In the Gospel of John, a powerful testimony of faith is shared, as John the Baptist recounts an awe-inspiring moment …
In the Gospel of John, a powerful testimony of faith is shared, as John the Baptist recounts an awe-inspiring moment …
The Apostle Paul shares an inspiring message that brings hope and comfort to the hearts of believers. Within these verses, …
Imagine being a young woman. You are a virgin. An angel shows up and lets you know you are going …
You know, this is my favorite part of all. It does not matter if I am up or down. …
Read Job 1 here: Job 1 NASB – Job’s Character and Wealth – There – Bible Gateway Embracing Faith in …
The Roman Centurion was very humble and knew that Jesus could give the command and his servant would be healed. …
One day Jesus took a boat ride. A large crowd met him at the seaside when He arrived. One of …
So here is something else to be anxious about. Am I anxious for the mercy of Jesus the Messiah? I …
Journey of Faith: Lessons in Adversity Read Acts 14 here: Acts 14 NASB – Acceptance and Opposition The Book of …
Why this is important: The Gospel of Luke is a treasure trove of wisdom, insights, and teachings that resonate deeply …
This is good advice. It came from a woman who knew Jesus very well. His mother knew who Jesus was …
It is a reasonable question. We come to Jesus. From our religious culture and upbringing, we ask “What must we …
God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His words made it all happen. He is also the one who …
You can read Ruth 1 here: Ruth 1 NASB – Naomi Widowed – Now it came about in – Bible …
It does not matter why they asked Jesus to do something for Simon’s mother-in-law. They wanted Jesus to do something for …
The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus… is that it might not work out. The problem with …
What is worth reporting on, in Paul’s opinion? It is all about the love we show to others. That is, …
I get many gifts in life. Do I see tests and challenges as one of them? That is how I …
Read Acts 5 here: Acts 5 NASB – Fate of Ananias and Sapphira Introduction: In the book of Acts, we …
God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …
In the heart of faith, we find our call, To bear each other’s burdens, we stand tall. For in these …
We all get used to our religious jargon. Sometimes it helps to step back and make sure we really understand …
Pessimism is a negative and hopeless attitude, resulting either from viewing the world as being without God or from loss …
Remember the song: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so”? The simple song of a …
God’s goal for me is to trust him. I need to change my mind (repent) about who is in control …
God has shown us all the way through His son Jesus. Atheists are without excuses. We find this all in …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the …
The verse Matthew 3:11 (ESV) contains the words of John the Baptist, who was sent by God to prepare the …
I get many gifts in life. Do I see tests and challenges as one of them? That is how I …
How can you know that you have eternal life? First of all, confess your sin before our holy God. Then …
Jesus is my Master and the Messiah (anointed one of God). It is a gift from Jesus that I am …
Just a quick look at the space images on the NASA site and there is no doubt what a great …
One of my mentors always had a great question. I can still hear it. It is always relevant. “Is this …
This verse tells us that we are not only forgiven of our sins, but also accepted and loved by God …
God is asking me to move on. I do not know where, but Jesus does. My job is to …
I really do not have an excuse for not having more faith. I have heard Jesus clearly. That is the …
I must be serious about the resurrection life with Jesus. It isn’t only about what I think but is very …
Faith is not something we experience second-hand. It cannot be inherited. We are not born into faith in Jesus. Going …
There are a lot of basic and fundamental truths I need to experience as I become a disciple of Jesus. …
The old plan is finished. The rules, the regulations, the spirit of religion. It is done with. I was called …
Worry is not faith. Faith is obedience. God says go. I must go. God has a goal in mind for me. …
Jesus has made the perfect sacrifice for us. Jesus has taken care of the “missing God’s goal” (sin) problem completely. …
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast and …
There are some things that just are not possible with us. We cannot please God without faith. With faith, nothing …
12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …
God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …
Here is the truth! This is from Ligonier Ministries. It is an international Christian discipleship organization founded by theologian Dr. …
God’s goal for me is to pray and have faith in him. I should talk with God about everything. I should be in complete …
Who do I trust? When I need help, who do I call? If I need some money to get me …
Is all life still a mystery? No, it is not at all. Much about God’s world came seem mysterious. The …
Our life in Jesus the Messiah begins with faith. Faith is the foundation of everything we do and speak. Without …
What gets us into the game and off the bench? It is faith in Jesus the Master, our Messiah. Faith …
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
There is a way that Jesus the Messiah challenges us to live. Is it to be haphazard? Is it to …
Jesus came to earth in all humility. He left His place of honor with our Father and came to us, …
I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …
Jesus is talking to us. Jesus is the Messiah and God has put him in charge. We must have faith. …
There are many things we work for, and we deserve to be paid for it. Getting paid for what we …
I am resolved to do something out of the ordinary. I commit to living a super-ordinary life in Jesus. I …
Jesus wants us to ask the Father. We should not be shy. In fact, boldness helps. If what we ask …
Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit will bestow or withdraw blessing according to whether he is pleased by the situation …
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. All God’s ways …
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of God …
God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 And He said …
Why this is important: There are some things to be embarrassed by. There are some things to be proud of. …
Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …
And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Master [Lord], …
And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in …
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for …
Jesus challenges us to understand certain realities. The wise person doesn’t argue with him. The wise person has insight. Here …
Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …
The list of things I can worry about is long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. My …
Why it matters: There are times that I seem to know what I am doing. There are other times I …
Does our faith impress Jesus? Jesus challenges us to have a bold kind of faith. This woman came to Jesus …
What is it that challenges bring to me? What does all the trouble mean? I get to shout praise. Trouble …
There comes a point where we know enough to move forward. We need “to ship” the product and move on. …
Jesus had been pretty busy. He took a trip to a new area thinking he could get away for a …
Jesus was working for God. One of many of gifts of Jesus was being a prophet. Jesus goes home to …
Peter started it. Peter is bold. Is Peter showing off for the others? Perhaps. Peter plows ahead though. Then … …
It is sad that Jesus knows that not matter how He communicates the message, some of us aren’t going to …
Jesus challenges us. Jesus wants us to believe. When we do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …
I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …
Jesus challenges us to go beyond fads and initial enthusiasm in our commitment to Him and God’s way. Our initial …
Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there. God doesn’t …
Imagine being a young woman. You are a virgin. An angel shows up and lets you know you are going …
The mystery of faith is a term that occurs in 1 Timothy 3:9. “Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted …
Where does faith come from? Faith is not something we conjure up on our own, nor is it something we …
As we seek to mature in the Master [Lord], one of the big three things to focus on is trusting …
There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of our …
Without faithfulness to God there can be no discipleship life. Following Jesus is based first on faith that God is, …
Why this is important: The religious scholars and the average Jewish person of Jesus time on earth thought they took …
Jesus is clear about His role. He is the one who saves us from missing God’s goal for our life. …
Is our faith contingent on how we feel right now? What we are experiencing right now may shake our faith. We …
The big picture: In His hometown, the people He grew up with were offended by Jesus. While they knew Him, they …
You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …
What we know: With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer. What if …
You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …
‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …