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Maybe You’re like “the other disciple standing by”!
Everyone wants to be front and center like Peter, but no one wants to be that “other disciple.” The Bible uses that phrase five times. Four times in chapter 20 and the other in John 18:16. In John 19, Jesus saw
Perplexed? Jesus may be Preparing you to be, “Armed&Ready”!
When I was growing up, my stepdad was a plumber. It wasn’t unusual for him to have to crawl under houses or up into attics to work on someone’s faulty pipes. One time, he was squeezing into a crawl space
Really Getting To Know Jesus Changes Things….
Don’t you want to know more than just facts about Jesus? Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O Living Word! In the version of this song I sang as a kid, the editor
Become More Like Jesus, get your life Blessed!
I want to grow spiritually — to be more like Jesus — but can I really do that? Jesus is like a seed planted into the soil of our lives (Colossians 1:25-27). We must yearn for Jesus to become firmly
Jesus Responds Well to us Even When We Don’t To Him!
I didn’t like the preacher I sat by on the plane. I know, I know. You’re supposed to like everyone, but this fellow… To begin with, he took the seat next to me. I’d hoped it would stay vacant. The
Which way will “You” Run?
Will I run in faith to follow the Jesus of the empty tomb even if it means I have to follow him to a cross of my own? Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set
As the new year approaches, are you tired? Find Rest in Jesus!
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
Maybe YOU need Jesus more!
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
What Do YOU Do After The Crowd Leaves….?
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
Do YOU need Jesus to Answer YOUR door?
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
Discouraged? Your life may have been highjacked!
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
What to do when it is hard to go on!
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
