Perplexed? Jesus may be Preparing you to be, “Armed&Ready”!
When I was growing up, my stepdad was a plumber. It wasn’t unusual for him to have to crawl under houses or up into attics to work on someone’s faulty pipes. One time, he was squeezing into a crawl space
We All Need Faith!
It is unlike anything else you will do with your life. Having faith is something that takes a long time to understand and even longer to truly feel that you have. As the Bible says, “Faith is being sure of
Cling to Jesus, Let Him help!
“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.'” John 6:35 Not a day goes by that we’re not in need of God’s
Wanna Escape? Allow Jesus to lead you away from fear!
Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.” —John 5:8 I have this theory: I think most of us struggle with at least one big thing in life. For me, it’s fear. Fear trips me up over and over. It’s
As YOU follow Jesus, Focus on the Good!
There are two competing forces that stir up discontent within us. On one hand, we live in a society and economic system that runs on discontent. From start to finish, businesses work hard to fuel within us a desire for
Need help understanding Bible Verses?
An important part of living the life of a true Christian is reading the Scriptures. The Scriptures itself is divided into two main sections, the two biggest portions: the Old Testament, which discusses the Lord’s prophets and their wisdom and
Troubled? Try Praise!
One summer afternoon in Denver, my friend Risa and I sat in a park watching our daughters skate. Christine, Jennifer, and Laura relished the freedom of having wheels under their feet and plenty of room to race the wind. As
Which way will “You” Run?
Will I run in faith to follow the Jesus of the empty tomb even if it means I have to follow him to a cross of my own? Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set
In a tunnel? Let Jesus’ light show you the way!
I was crossing a bridge on my drive home from church. With an excruciating headache, I’d left the Sunday morning service after worship, and now regretted missing the sermon. But, I was well aware the Holy Spirit could speak to
Unhappy With Life? Don’t Be, Jesus Is working to bring what You Need!
Jesus had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:34) We live in a rural part of southern England and many of the fields near us are
Tired? Keep Company with Jesus! Grab Your Faith Boost!
Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of Christian life. It’s our lifeline to God, a way of approaching Him with anything and everything. As such, prayer can take on many different forms. It can be a source of
Do YOU need Jesus to Answer YOUR door?
It’s been some time ago but I again heard one of the most powerful sayings a friend of mine used to say before he was about to be installed as the new pastor of his own church. “‘When Satan knocks
What to do when you’ve tried everything!
Are you still in need of help? Has what you have been trying or doing simply just not working? If you are in need of help or if you have been trying or doing everything and it is simply still
Need Help? Direction or Guidance? Cling to Jesus’s Words!
The question the Holy Spirit left on my heart after reading this whole chapter was as convicting as it was clear. Jesus had run off most of the enormous crowd that had followed him for several days (John 6:66). Despite
Is YOUR Life Safe?
“The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands.” John 3:35 As the Father entrusted Jesus with everything, we are called to put all that we are and all that we have into His hands as
If You Pray like Jesus You’ll get closer to Your God Given Purposes!
Most of us pray at the time of crises like never before, don’t we? Yes we do, and we accept this fact, however, most of us never share this with anyone. But God knows it all, He knows we all tend to pray more when there
Let Pain Drive YOU to Jesus, Not Away!
Job 19:1-29 There is nothing like hope in the truth to clarify perspective and keep you going. Enduring a painful journey can be done a lot more easily if you embrace truth as your traveling companion. Not only will it
