“But Jesus told him, ‘No! The Scriptures say, “People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”’” (Matthew 4:4 NLT) As a believer in the God of the Bible it should be the aim of all of us to walk humbly and faithfully before our Master,Continue reading “Master or Mastered?”
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The Christian Life
“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.” (Romans 6:5-6 NLT) There seems to beContinue reading “The Christian Life”
Take My Yoke!
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading “Take My Yoke!”
Why I Believe
“The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you will have life by the power of His name.” (JohnContinue reading “Why I Believe”
Why Read the Bible?
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “Why Read the Bible?”
Bitter or Sweet?
“So I went to the angel and told him to give me the small scroll. ‘Yes, take it and eat it,‘ he said. ‘It will be sweet as honey in your mouth, but it will turn sour in your stomach!’ So I took the small scroll from the hand of the angel, and I ateContinue reading “Bitter or Sweet?”
What’s the First Step?
“What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever. What sorrow for those who are heroes at drinkingContinue reading “What’s the First Step?”
Show Up! Blow Up! Throw Up! Grow Up!
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way moreContinue reading “Show Up! Blow Up! Throw Up! Grow Up!”
Knowledge Without Love
“But it wasn’t long before reports got back to the Thessalonian hard-line Jews that Paul was at it again, preaching the Word of God, this time in Berea. They lost no time responding, and created a mob scene there too.” (Acts 17:13 The Message) Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “A little knowledge is a dangerousContinue reading “Knowledge Without Love”
Walking With Jesus 