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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
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
Jesus Made it Possible for Grace to be given to you!
Dear Disciple, You are saved by grace. You received that grace through faith. There is no room for boasting about being saved. Neither is there any room for belittling Jews who have rejected the message of grace. This rejection by
Today is Resurrection Sunday – Jesus Could Be Heading Your Way!
The apostle Paul prayed the following prayer for new believers in Asia Minor: Let them see the full extent of Your power that is at work in those of us who believe, and may it be done according to Your
You’ve Followed Jesus A While Now, Want to connect with Him Personally?
Life can turn on a dime. Circumstances, events, people, words of a song, a movie, or moment of introspection can change us forever. Sometimes that life-altering turn comes because of what appears to be a chance word we hear in
Even in Hard times, Is Your Joy found in Jesus?
God wants us to continually make good choices for our lives. So He’s given us the Bible – His Word – as an instruction book to live by. The thing is, once we know what it says, we’re responsible to
Jesus Learned to do this, Have you?
As this last year came to a close on December 31st, it’s only natural that we all took a moment to reflect on what happened in our lives over the past 365 days. There was a birthday, Christmas, probably a
Let Jesus Give You A Faith Boost This Holiday Season!
In the Bible God performs Miracle after miracle God on behalf of His people, finally leading them straight out of slavery, away from the cruel hand of the Egyptians. He set them free. Free from oppression. Free from captivity. Free
Jesus Came but Do You Know Why?
What’s the big deal about baby Jesus and his birth? Ah… glad you asked. I want to answer that question in two parts. The first is to center things biblically. The second and the more touching part is the story
Need A Way out?Become A New Creature!
In Luke 18:9-14 Jesus gave a parable of two men who went up to pray that reads as follows: “Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: ‘Two men went
Perhaps Jesus Allowed your problems to teach you who’s Real!
One of the most profound of biblical characters is the man named Job. The book which bears his name is rich with insights about real life. It is profound, disturbing, and yet incredibly helpful precisely because it reveals something of
