“Jesus also said, ‘The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.’” (Mark 4:26-27 NLT) On some levels the Christian life is a paradox. When we yield our livesContinue reading “The Path of Least Resistance”
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When Our Fear Hurts Others
“Look! The cry of the people of Israel has reached Me, and I have seen how harshly the Egyptians abuse them. Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead My people Israel out of Egypt. But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I toContinue reading “When Our Fear Hurts Others”
The Best Part of Heaven
“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) How do you really know anyone? You can watch every movie inContinue reading “The Best Part of Heaven”
Life’s Most Frightening Storms
“Then Peter called to Him, ‘Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.’ ‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and beganContinue reading “Life’s Most Frightening Storms”
When It Seems Nothing Is Happening (Part 2)
“So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (2 Corinthians 5:6-7 NLT) In our journey to become more like Jesus we traverse many treacherous and troubling landscapes. ThereContinue reading “When It Seems Nothing Is Happening (Part 2)”
When It Seems Nothing Is Happening
“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,” and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you canContinue reading “When It Seems Nothing Is Happening”
Why Does Christianity Work?
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NLT) Christianity, as I understand it, isn’t a religion, as much as it’s a relationship. So, the question above could also be asked, as with any relationship, “Why does a relationship with the God of theContinue reading “Why Does Christianity Work?”
He Is Near To You
“For this is what the high and exalted One says, He who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.’ “ (IsaiahContinue reading “He Is Near To You”
What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT) Worry seems to be theContinue reading “What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?”
The Basis of Unity
“This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. (Ephesians 6:14 NLT) What do you believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Church, the world,Continue reading “The Basis of Unity”
Walking With Jesus 