Am I ready to die for Jesus? That is a serious question to address. It gets to the core of …
When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …
Am I embarrassed to speak up for our Master Jesus or for his devoted followers? I know sometimes in the …
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
I live in a world where popularity ratings mean so much. Consider politics. All about polling. Social media? How many …
When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
I sure feel like this some days. I do good (or at least I think I do). What do I …
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
I kind of grew up in the church, so to speak. It was a VERY Baptist church. Southern Baptist in …
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants me to have joy. …
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …
There is no doubt that persecution is a stark reality of living for a disciple of Jesus. For a disciple …
I’m concerned about the use of the word church. I think to believers and unbelievers it either connotes a building …
How did Jesus expect me to react under persecution? Rejoice and be glad! That is right. I’m jump up and down for …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …
The Jesus Manifesto continues. It may seem strange that Jesus should pass from peacemaking to persecution, from the work of reconciliation …
The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus. They would. The religious elites just didn’t want people to be upset about …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. I must remember to stand up for the …
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …
This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …
You’ll even be turned in by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. Some of you will be killed. There’s no telling …
I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …
Jesus challenges us. He has let us know that we will be persecuted for following him and his way. It …
Jesus knows that following Him may not be a “bed of roses”. Jesus tells us about it in advance. We …
Should we just agree with someone to appease them and keep the peace? Jesus challenges us to speak the truth …
Pope Francis spoke about the problems faced by the poor and indigenous peoples at the Second World Meeting of the …
Jesus challenges us to be radically different from most Christians and religious types of people. It will get us in …
Safety should not be our highest aim in life. Playing it safe keeps in the never ending land of the …
Not everything is easy. Many things are quite difficult. Jesus is clear that we will suffer and be persecuted. Our …
Christians are being persecuted. We are so far removed from this we may forget. Please pray for our brothers and …
