Jesus’ death on the cross was essential for us all. Those in rebellion to God desperately need grace; so do the religious! None of us measures up to the righteousness of God, and none of us fully practices the compassion
Thanksgiving is over. What do we do after the crowd has gone? All our frantic preparations are past tense. The meal and feasting are over. Our family and our guests are gone, many carrying a few extra pounds and more
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
The Bible is filled with great stories of how Jesus helped many people when they faced insurmountable odds, overwhelming circumstances and unforseen problems. Additionally, Jesus’s life and His teachings are filled with many lessons that YOU can apply to your
It is not easy to go through the tough times. If you feel like giving up, it is important you know that you have someone who can help. Jesus Christ can help! Jesus, died for all of us so that
Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit; she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect, she was so tired, she had been
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
Christmas is today. This is your opportunity to give a gift to Jesus. How would you feel to have your own birthday party and everyone received a gift but you? This is how we often treat Jesus. We celebrate His
“How could you possibly vote for ____________? Don’t you realize how awful of a choice that is!” Maybe you’re hearing this from people in recent days. Personally, I have the incredible honor of pastoring hundreds of people every day. This
Israel had fallen into idolatry but their root sin was still unbelief and fear. In His mercy, God sent them a prophet to expose their root sin. The prophet basically told them, “Look at you—a bunch of wimps, hiding out,
I can’t help but believe that every time Peter heard a rooster crow, he also remembered the Lord’s words of affirmation and assurance. Shortly before his crucifixion, Jesus gave his closest disciples the following words of praise: “You are those
Limbless Evangelist Nick Vujicic is shown with his pregnant wife Kanae enjoying their time together at an undisclosed location in this photo he posted on his Facebook page in July 2015. Living in Australia, he was taunted constantly by bullies
The other sideMark 4:35 – 41 Even when we follow Christ’s guidance, we may face hardships. For example, Jesus’s disciples were doing God’s will and when Read More »
The Bible is filled with great stories of how Jesus helped many people when they faced insurmountable odds, overwhelming circumstances and unforseen problems. Additionally, Jesus’s life Read More »
Are you in a season where your life isn’t unfolding the way you thought it would? Perhaps you’re facing unexpected challenges, closed doors, or a future Read More »
It’s a classic mistake, trusting ourselves instead of Jesus as He leads us onward and forward in the fulfillment of God’s plans, and it’s a mistake Read More »
Overcoming sizable obstacles helps us grow, and makes us a formidable opponent to life’s chaos. The least resistant path is not always Jesus’s answer for us, Read More »