“Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (James 2:8 NLT) Yesterday, we looked at three initial steps to consider if you want to love your neighbors. Let’s continue with a few more things we did in Dallas, then shift to somethingContinue reading “How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 2)”
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How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)
“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Galatians 5:14 NLT) John MacArthur said: “I don’t want to be successful, I want to be useful.” Those words spoke to me in regard to learning to love my neighbors. I chose not to focus on “success” –Continue reading “How to Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)”
Giving Thanks!
“She fell at his feet and bowed before him, overwhelmed with gratitude.” (2 Kings 4:37a NLT) In 2 Kings 4 there is a story of a wealthy woman who lived in Shunem, who had no children. Because of her kindness to Elisha, the prophet, though her husband was old, Elisha told her she would haveContinue reading “Giving Thanks!”
Why Is the Bible So Important?
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful…” (2 Timothy 3:16a NLT) When I was in college in the 1960’s I would make frequent trips to my mailbox. I couldn’t afford to call my girlfriend very often, so I had to rely on the mail. Receiving a letter from her was like hearing fromContinue reading “Why Is the Bible So Important?”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 3)
“The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord…” (Luke 2:11a NLT) Let’s begin today where we left off yesterday. Jesus is our… Proven Provider Jesus can be trusted to provide everything you need, now and forever. He said in Matthew 6:33: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He willContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 3)”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 2)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me…” (Luke 4:18a NLT) Every claim the Bible ever made about who Jesus is has been validated through His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. (See What Are the Odds – posted on 11-13-21) Consider these attributes/characteristics of Jesus. He is … Master Designer, Creator and Sustainer of allContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 2)”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 1)
“…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)”
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?”
Walking With Jesus 