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Jesus Could Be Allowing Your Pain to Redeem You!

I’ve just got to have some steak!” I surprised myself when I said this out loud while sweeping my back porch. But my stomach was growling and I couldn’t think of anything else but a charcoal grilled steak to fix

Being A Christ Follower Doesn’t Exempt You From Problems!

Jesus says in John 15:5, “I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” What does it mean

Come! Let’s experience what the Lord has told us about!

As soon as the heavenly messengers disappeared into heaven, the shepherds were buzzing with conversation.Shepherds: “Let’s rush down to Bethlehem right now! Let’s see what’s happening! Let’s experience what the Lord has told us about!” (Luke 2:15 The Voice) Feel

If you’re on Your Back, Keep Looking up!

A wise man shared with me, “Sometimes God puts you on your back so you can look up.” At times, life can show up with challenges.  The key is how to receive it – do we allow it, accept it

“The Lost Chapter and How it affects YOU”

Of the four gospels in the New Testament, the one written by the physician Luke is my favorite. It has more words of Jesus than any other book in the Bible. If you have a Red Letter Bible, where all

Quench Your Thirst, Follow Jesus, Unleash Holy Fire!

“May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.” These words come from one of those “old time toe tappers and heart tinglers” everyone liked to sing when I was growing up. In most of those churches, people didn’t talk

Did You Know Even Jesus didn’t Know God’s Will For His Life?

What is God’s will for my life? This is a question we often hear from Christians and have likely asked ourselves. It is only natural to want to know what God has planned for us so that we can begin

Your Role is Important As You Follow Jesus!

The account of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, and trials is painful to read (John 18:1-40). Even as we read it, many of us know what happens next: Jesus’ appearances before Pilate, his scourging, his lonely trek to Golgotha, and ultimately his

What If Your Faith Determines What Jesus Does Next?

“I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24) Mustard seed faith will do. Just a bit is enough to begin. As a cup of water poured down the old well can prime the pump and set the water flowing, all I

Which is your favorite Bible gospel As You Follow Jesus?

Which is your favorite Bible gospel? ___ Matthew and his focus on Jesus’ teaching and fulfillment of prophecy? ___ Mark and his fast-paced Jesus who does mighty deeds? ___ Luke and his focus on Jesus’ love for those on the

When Times Are Hard…Remember Your Worth!

Paul used marriage imagery when he wrote to the Corinthians about the importance of knowing their value to Jesus as his bride: I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so

Jesus’ Transfiguration: How the mountain-top experiences helps YOU in the valley!

One of the great stories in Matthew, Mark and Luke is the Transfiguration of Jesus. The Gospels tell it in slightly different ways (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36), but the bones of it are the same. Jesus is on

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