“I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in Me will no longer remain in the dark.” (John 12:46 NLT) Yesterday we looked at the question, does God send people to hell? But, as my wife would attest, sometimes my mind goes in soContinue reading “Does God Send People to Hell (Part 2)”
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Does God Send People to Hell?
“No one is righteous – not even one.” (Romans 3:10 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at why we can’t trust our own goodness to get us into heaven, concluding that Jesus is our only hope, based on what the Bible teaches. Many with whom I speak can’t wrap their minds around why Jesus mustContinue reading “Does God Send People to Hell?”
The Guise of Goodness
“God is the One who is good.” (Matthew 19:17a The Message) Over the years I’ve asked dozens of people this question: “If you were to die and stand before the Lord, and He was to ask you: ‘Why should I let you into My perfect heaven?’ what would you say?” 99% of the answers were:Continue reading “The Guise of Goodness”
What Breaks God’s Heart?
“So the Lord was sorry He had ever made them and put them on the earth. It broke His heart.” (Genesis 6:6 NLT) Have you ever asked the Lord to let what breaks His heart, break yours? It may sound very “spiritual,” but it’s debilitating. It’s a heaviness of heart and mind that saps yourContinue reading “What Breaks God’s Heart?”
What’s Holding You Back?
“Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely My own.” (John 7:17 NLT) Where is your heart leading you in this new year? BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! According to Jeremiah the Prophet: “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperatelyContinue reading “What’s Holding You Back?”
The Way to Heaven
“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6a NLT) The quote above from John 14 was spoken to Thomas, one of the twelve disciples, shortly before Jesus was betrayed. Jesus was explaining to His disciples that He was going back to His Father, and in a matter-of-fact manner saidContinue reading “The Way to Heaven”
The Key to Heaven
“The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing.” (John 6:3a NLT) A hymn written in 1956 by Robert Sande and Samuel T. Scott says: “Prayer is the key to heaven; faith unlocks the door.” Prayer, conversation with God, is the avenue that leads to Jesus, and the exercising of faith is responding toContinue reading “The Key to Heaven”
Caring for Our Body
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you.” (Romans 12:1a NLT) The beginning of a new year gives a perfect opportunity to prayerfully formulate plans and set goals to maximize our physical, mental, and emotional health. For the lastContinue reading “Caring for Our Body”
Developing God-Honoring Relationships
“…our goal is to please Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:9b NLT) Yesterday we focused on the most important area of our lives, our walk with the Lord Jesus. We looked at setting realistic, attainable goals in the development of the basic disciplines of our journey with Jesus. Today we’ll look at another category of our livesContinue reading “Developing God-Honoring Relationships”
As A New Year Begins
“Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1 NLT) With the new year often comes thoughts of “New Year’s Resolutions.” The work-out centers will be full for a few weeks, the frig will be stocked with healthy choices that will end up being given away or thrown out. Yes, you guessed it. I’m notContinue reading “As A New Year Begins”
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