When Jewish pilgrims made their way to the temple in Jerusalem, they had a group of poems they recited together as they traveled. These poems or psalms were called the “songs of ascent.”One of the psalms describes the anxiety pilgrims
Let’s consider some things personally. If you are a follower of Christ, think about the next few statements in terms of your life. If you are contemplating following Christ, then here are some helpful insights into Christianity and the benefits
We watched man kill the Son of God. We, the Host of Heaven, with tears in our eyesAnd our swords drawn,Stood there and watched man kill the Son of God. We would have attacked and destroyed them all,At His voice command,
Here are seven signs that God is pushing you into something much better. Correction When things start falling apart, possibly because you and I are doing something contrary to God’s will, He will gently nudge us with a bit of
“How many of your New Year’s resolutions have you broken in the past?” I asked church-goers that question this past Sunday morning. Church began only ten hours after midnight. Was I expecting folks to run wild and blow their New
Jesus tells all who labor to come unto him and he will give them rest. What is Jesus speaking of when he tells us he will give us rest? One of the ten commandments tells us to remember the Sabbath
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith …” 1 Peter 5:8-9 NIV I’ve been hacked! A few years ago this might
When you come to Jesus Christ, you receive Christ into your heart. Jesus does not physically enter into your chest cavity and live there, but the Spirit of God comes and joins with the spirit of the believer. This is
Dear Dr. Billy Graham: My friend is a strong Christian, and he says I need to trust Jesus in order to be saved and go to Heaven. But what does it mean to trust Jesus? I’m not sure I understand
1. Your heart – so it’s not God’s alone. There’s a reason God’s Word tells us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). Satan knows he has an entry point into your life if
The first Christmas. Such a peaceful night, with stars shining brightly. The new family nestled in the barn surrounded by the animals. Angels heralding his birth. Wise men bowing low before him. It was the perfect scene, calm and serene,
“Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago.” 2 Corinthians 8:10 As 2019 approaches, now is a good time to do a check-up on the goals You
Discover Jesus’s Pathway For YOUR Renewal Friend, if you’ve ever said or felt like or said you’re tired and nothing is working, chances are high that Read More »
Are you fed up with the mundane existence of living an ordinary life? Does boring routines, dull scenes, and predictable occurrences in your life keep you Read More »
Have you been dealing with an illness, a difficulty, a problem or a circumstance for a long time? Are answers for you either not showing up, Read More »
Dear Child of Grace, You have been blessed with grace because of the Father’s love (John 3:16-18; Colossians 1:12-14). That grace was embodied by My coming Read More »
There are seasons in our lives when even existing feels like hard work. I have recently been through a period in which I felt bombarded from Read More »
When things looked “impossible”, Jesus trusted God with the impossible, and so should you!