“Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me – even Phygelus and Hermogenes.” (2 Timothy 1:14-15 NLT) Guarding truth is a moment-by-moment decision. Too often what is “truth” inContinue reading “Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)”
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Once Saved Always Saved?
“A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. And all nations will hate you because you are My followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.” (Luke 10:21-22 NLT) From the outsetContinue reading “Once Saved Always Saved?”
What If Our Prodigal Doesn’t Return?
“When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my faither and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of beingContinue reading “What If Our Prodigal Doesn’t Return?”
When Someone Walks Away From God
“For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened – those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away fromContinue reading “When Someone Walks Away From God”
Questions?
“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could lay His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.Continue reading “Questions?”
Is Faith an Emotion?
“When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to those who were following Him, He said, ‘I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!’”(Matthew 8:10 NLT) Faith is a non-religious word. The conversation that led to the above response wasn’t about following Jesus, it was a declaration of anContinue reading “Is Faith an Emotion?”
Light In The Darkness
“I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night – but even in darkness I cannot hide from You.” (Psalm 139:11-12 NLT) *The fifteenth of each month gives me opportunity to let you catch a glimpse of the Father’s “fingerprints” on the life of one of His dearContinue reading “Light In The Darkness”
Why Do Beliefs Divide? (Part 2)
“Then someone called from the crowd, ‘Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Friend, who made Me a judge over you to decide such things as that?’ Then He said, ‘Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.’” (Luke 12:13-15Continue reading “Why Do Beliefs Divide? (Part 2)”
Why Do Beliefs Divide?
“Then He took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then He said, ‘Take this and share it among yourselves. For I will not drink wine again until the Kingdom of God has come.’” (Luke 22:17-18 NLT) In the King James Version of the Bible there are only two times theContinue reading “Why Do Beliefs Divide?”
Is Church Boring?
“The master was full of praise, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) The Bible has nearly 200 verses that speak directly to the theme of celebration. The Jews had manyContinue reading “Is Church Boring?”
Walking With Jesus 