“This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people. For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory.” (ColossiansContinue reading “Living for Christ?”
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What Is Evangelism?
“The next day we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the Evangelist, one of the seven men who had been chosen to distribute food.” (Acts 21:8 NLT) Are you aware that the word “Evangelism” isn’t found in the New Testament? The closest we come to finding a verse to describeContinue reading “What Is Evangelism?”
Humanity’s Most Dangerous Drug
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NLT) “Power is perhaps humanity’s most dangerous drug,” writes Rebecca McLaughlin, yet power is the mostContinue reading “Humanity’s Most Dangerous Drug”
Some Very Good Advice
“Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and He brought her to the man. ‘At last!’ the man exclaimed. ‘This one is bone from my body, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called “woman” because she was taken from “man,”’ This explains why a man leaves his father and motherContinue reading “Some Very Good Advice”
Pleasure or Pain?
“But when the Father sends the Advocate as My representative – that is, the Holy Spirit – He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.” (John 14:26 NLT) As a Jesus follower we are, by virtue of our love for Jesus, a life-long student. Gratefully, we’ve been givenContinue reading “Pleasure or Pain?”
Is Your Profession of Faith Making a Difference?
“And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.” (Jude 22 NLT) In our enthusiasm to see lost people come to Christ and be saved,Continue reading “Is Your Profession of Faith Making a Difference?”
Are You Ready?
“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ dies once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Are You Ready?”
It’s Not About the Manger
“She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped Him snugly in strips of cloth and laid Him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. (Luke 2:7 NLT) *The following words are from the late Chuck Colson, more than a decade ago. Enjoy! “The manger scene inspires a senseContinue reading “It’s Not About the Manger”
Walking With Jesus 