“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul
This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …
This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …
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 …
Why this is important: Jesus alone is Master. That is it. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is King. Jesus is …
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 …
Yahweh is God. There is no other. Jesus is the way to God. There is no other way. Anyone who …
To whom do I answer? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …
In the order of things, Jesus is first. Nothing came before Jesus. Jesus is the son of God. Jesus is …
Uh oh! Dear Jesus, help me not to be lukewarm. Help me to be on fire for you. I will be …
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in our minds. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
Here is some great insight from Mike Winger. Frequently online, we will run into these memes. Mike Winger gives effective …
Paul tells us that “the principalities and powers” are also involved in this great secret. God is “educating” the angels …
Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. We can …
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 …
The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …
Jesus did not come to make our lives easy. Most are enemies of God and his plan. Most days it …
Can we achieve unity in a common union with the Messiah Jesus? The New Testament places strong emphasis on the …
The big deal: God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. …
Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …
We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …
Am I working hard for Jesus? Am I working as hard as the Apostle Paul? Or am I hardly working? …
Here is a great overview of Acts 1 from Matt Slick. Matt is President and Founder of the Christian Apologetics …
No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
Jesus had lots of questions for the religious elites of his day. He pressed them and would not let them …
What happens when God is charge? We have peace and safety. God keeps us safe. We have nothing to fear. …
We place a heavy emphasis on “being good”. We hear it all the time. He is a good man or …
I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
When we become Christians, we are given all we need for spiritual maturity. Peter tells us that “[God’s] divine power …
What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …
Why this is important: Whenever Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling 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 …
Am I fooling myself? Am I deceived? Possibly. Probably. This is a tough question. I have heard a lot. God’s …
No trial is too great, no temptation is too strong, but that Jesus the Messiah can give us the mercy …
Good news: Jesus has defeated death. That is the good news of His resurrection. Jesus brings us life and life …
Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …
We all love and can quote John 3:16. It is in many ways the Christian mantra and a favorite verse …
Insight is the spiritual quality that enables me to appreciate God’s mind and will. I will know about matters …
Jesus is resurrected. Jesus appears to the disciples. Jesus breathes on them and they receive the Holy Spirit. This empowerment …
Jesus, the Messiah and God’s Son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …
Jesus showed us why we are here. We are like seasoning and salt. We add flavor to the world. We …
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
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 …
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
Jesus demands radical obedience from us but also brings good news. No one is shut out from God. All are …
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what …
First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …
Jesus came to earth in all humility. He left His place of honor with our Father and came to us, …
There is a whole lot of shaking going on. It isn’t about the economy or politics. The shaking is God’s …
I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …
Scripture is clear that all those who believe in Jesus the Messiah will be raised to eternal life just as …
The Apostle Paul was there. He had learned how to be content. He was more than happy. It did not …
Jesus was constantly getting under the skin of the religious leaders and scholars. At the conclusion of the story Jesus …
We all want the “inside scoop”. We know we do. And so here is good news. We have it. We …
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 …
But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown …
Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …
Jesus is not after behavior modification. Jesus wants heart and mind transformation. Jesus wants us to repent. That is …
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father …
This is basic but something we must get in our heart and souls. Consider it Theology 101. God can and …
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 …
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
How often do I dog it, not giving my best? Paul challenges us to live differently. We have opportunities every …
How is it that we persevere? How will we become mature? How will live in harmony? Our will power can …
When will we come to Jesus? When will be the right time? Now is the time. Jesus wants us just as …
Jesus understands Satan’s approach. Three times Satan tempts him. Jesus quotes God’s word and then uses his authority to send …
Here is some insight from Answers in Genesis. Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry dedicated to enabling …
How is my attitude these days? Is it focused on the new agreement we have with our Father? Am I …
Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …
Jesus died and rose again. We have reassurance that one day we will all have a huge family reunion. Those …
The first thing is cultivating a love of learning. To be wise means we need to grow. It is not …
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 …
Who does not want to work for someone where there is a complete benefits package? We all do of course. …
Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …
The main thing: Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t …
God shows us how to choose leaders. These are the best principles to apply in all cases, particularly political. Our …
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
Jesus had a lot to say to the religious scholars and the elites of His day. He still does. Do …
This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …
The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …
Jesus is very clear. If someone listens to me, they are listening to Jesus. Jesus grants us His authority. His words …
Even Jesus the Messiah – God the Son – consulted with God the Father before doing anything. How much more …
Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …
God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …
Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”. Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …
Jesus has a focus. He isn’t trying to be popular. He wants us to be saved from a life of …
I must admit that most of my reading these days isn’t with physical books. I am an avid on-line / …
We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …