“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” The second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No otherContinue reading “A Letter to My Neighbor”
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Why Are We Saved?
“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) Foremost we are saved for intimacy with our Savior. What does thatContinue reading “Why Are We Saved?”
The Foolish Bridesmaids
“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.” (MatthewContinue reading “The Foolish Bridesmaids”
The Way to Heaven
“Jesus told them, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.’” (John 14:6 NLT) In response to the disciples’ inquiry as to the “way” to where Jesus was going, He quickly responded that He WAS the way. And just to be clear, Jesus wasContinue reading “The Way to Heaven”
Expectation
“Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who His children really are.” (Romans 8:18-19 NLT) At first glance we may look at the verses above and think: “Finally, I’ll know I’veContinue reading “Expectation”
Power
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What comes first to mind when you think of power? Being a lover of Mustangs, I think of a strong, powerfulContinue reading “Power”
The Value of Pain
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4 NLT) Why do you think God allows things on earth that will not be allowed in Heaven? Sin certainly will be exempted from heaven and it’sContinue reading “The Value of Pain”
Cowards
“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars – their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8 NLT) Cowards aren’t cowards because they have fear, they’re cowards because they let their fear prevent them from doing whatContinue reading “Cowards”
The Politics of Heaven
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him; God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:5, 10 NLT) According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary “politics” is “the art or science of government: as a: the art or science concerned with guiding or influencingContinue reading “The Politics of Heaven”
The gospel of Satan
“Next the devil took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ‘I will give it all to You,’ he said, ‘if You will kneel down and worship me.’” (Matthew 4:8-9 NLT) Satan’s strategy is simple and very straightforward – he willContinue reading “The gospel of Satan”
Walking With Jesus 