“…the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.” John 151b (NLT) Recently, my friend, Tim West, shared a true story about Elvis Presley. In Tim’s words: “Elvis used to frequent the Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee. He was good friends with the owner who would give him free foodContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 1)”
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What Does It Mean to Be Lost?
“…it is not my heavenly Father’s will that even one of these little ones perish.” (Matthew 18:14 NLT) Have you ever been lost? A few weeks ago, my car got “lost.” I met a friend for lunch in a large shopping area to which I’d never been. I turned into the first parking garage IContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Be Lost?”
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
“However, no one knows the day or hour…” (Matthew 24:36a NLT) Edward Panosian said: “When a man knows he may breakfast on earth and take supper in heaven, temptations must lose much of their power.” For a Jesus follower, that’s the reality with which we live, or should live, every day. Let’s think about thatContinue reading “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
What Does New Life in Christ Look Like?
“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” (Philippians 1:21 NLT) The Apostle Paul’s words above challenge us, but no one can live a Christ-like life without Jesus. Being yoked (partnered) with Him and being filled with His Holy Spirit is the ONLY way anyone can begin to walk inContinue reading “What Does New Life in Christ Look Like?”
What Jesus’ Death Means for You
“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (Matthew 27:46b NLT) The nails didn’t hold Jesus on the Cross. Love did! Jesus experienced our Hell when He took upon Himself our sin, so you and I wouldn’t have to. He paid the penalty for the sin of every person who would ever voluntarily kneelContinue reading “What Jesus’ Death Means for You“
Jesus, Friend of Sinners
“…a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!” (Matthew 11:19b) In the Bible, the word we translate in our English Bibles as “sin,” literally means “to miss the mark.” If you’ve ever played darts, or you go to the shooting range, you know there is a large, often, round target with a series of smallerContinue reading “Jesus, Friend of Sinners”
Would You Die for a Lie?
“If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.” (Matthew 16:25a NLT) A popular church marquis asked a sobering question: “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” One of the strongest arguments to me, that Jesus’ words recorded in the Bible areContinue reading “Would You Die for a Lie?”
It Gets Better As We Go
“For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” (Matthew 11:30 NLT) Realizing the articles I’ve posted the last few days have been a little heavy, let me shift my focus to something that will, hopefully, lighten your load as a believer. As I’ve shared with you before, I’veContinue reading “It Gets Better As We Go”
What Are the Odds?
“All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through His prophet.” (Matthew1:22 NLT) Let’s say you and I were having a conversation and you mentioned that you’d never been to the Grand Canyon. If I said, “Wow! You’ll be amazed. I’ve been there a couple of times and it’s well worth the trip.” DependingContinue reading “What Are the Odds?”
How Do We Know What Is True?
“You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.” (2 Timothy 3:14b NLT) What do you believe about truth? What do you believe is true? When I was in college I made several trips from Indiana, where I went to school, to West Virginia, where my parents lived. IContinue reading “How Do We Know What Is True?”
Walking With Jesus 