“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) It’s much easier to love someone who loves us, who’s kind,Continue reading “How to Look Like Jesus”
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For What Will You Die?
“But God shows His anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.” (Romans 1:18 NLT) If we’re honest, there’s not much for which we’d be willing to trade our life. We say a lot of things we don’t mean under pressure or when frightened, but when our headsContinue reading “For What Will You Die?”
It’s Your Choice
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Do you know why God’s plans for you don’t always come to fruition? Essentially for the same reason not all people will goContinue reading “It’s Your Choice”
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”
What’s the Big Deal?
“But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God. ” (John 1:12 NLT) It baffles me why people who don’t even believe in God use an argument against His existence that He “sends” people to hell. First, God “sends” no one to hell, we make thatContinue reading “What’s the Big Deal?”
A Closer Look at Romans 7
“I have discovered this principle of life – that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin thatContinue reading “A Closer Look at Romans 7”
How Do You Handle Temptation?
“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT) The scary issue with which weContinue reading “How Do You Handle Temptation?”
Where Did the Love Go?
“Long ago the Lord said to Israel; ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT) It’s easy to love when things are going well, not so much when the bottom drops out. We tend to equate an easy life with beingContinue reading “Where Did the Love Go?”
Will This Be the Day? (Part 2)
“I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13 NLT) Yesterday’s post addressed the fact that every one of us will one day die unless the Lord returns first. But even then, if we’re not hiddenContinue reading “Will This Be the Day? (Part 2)”
A Fresh Look at Repentance
“Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.” (Matthew 3:8 NLT) Repentance is a multi-dimensional process. Have you ever been on a road trip and well into your journey you realize you are going the wrong way? If you’re adventuresome you may blow it off andContinue reading “A Fresh Look at Repentance”
Walking With Jesus 