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God Sent Jesus In YOUR Life For A Reason!
It was one of those days. The kind of day where the bills pile up, the dishes taunt, and the phone won’t stop ringing. Guilt trips tugged. Vacation seemed like a far-off hallucination. And the list of duties expanded into
When life gives You lemons, Turn to Jesus For Joy!
Jesus said to his disciples: – As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and
Cruciformed Disciple!
Years ago as a boy, one of the greatest birthday gifts I ever received was a VAC-U-FORM by Mattel. You would heat up a piece of plastic to make it pliable, then quickly press that piece of plastic over a
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
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
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
Be Thankful! A Note to You From Jesus!
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 to earth in human flesh, My life of service, My atoning death on the
Do You Know Why Jesus Came?
When you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you became born again. That simply means that your spirit was transformed from a state of spiritual death to life in a split second of time. But have you ever considered
Ever Wonder Why Jesus had to Suffer For You?
The closest followers of Jesus were totally devastated. “We had hoped….”, but those hopes were dashed. “Could not he who…?” but he had not, and there was nothing they could do about it. “If you are… save yourself!” but he
Be Alert!Get Help!Seek Jesus during Lent!
In the first Epistle of Peter, we are warned to “be alert, and on guard — because the devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about seeking someone to devour.” Then Peter strongly exhorts us: “Resist him — steadfast in
Jesus Knew His Identity…Do You Know Yours?
It’s interesting to note that Jesus knew his identity as the Son of God, yet he did not speak of himself with that terminology; rather, he repeatedly called himself the Son of Man. Why did he use this term? I’m
If Jesus Has let Your Life be ordinary,Here’s why!
I was in youth group when I first heard that God had an extraordinary plan for my life. This plan would include seeing revival, winning converts, helping the poor, and traveling overseas to preach the gospel, dig wells, and serve