Feeling Overwhelmed?

“Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.” (James 3:1-2 NLT) It’s amazing howContinue reading “Feeling Overwhelmed?”

Wanting Jesus

“I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24 NLT) What is it you most want? A happy life? A job? A new job? A new house or car? Children? Grandchildren? Retirement? To be married? To NOT be married? Better health? LessContinue reading “Wanting Jesus”

When God Asks a Question

“Someone came to Jesus with this question: ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ ‘Why ask Me about what is good?’ Jesus replied.” (Matthew 19:16-17a NLT) Have you ever wondered why Jesus asked this young man the question in the above verse? Could it be had the man known the answerContinue reading “When God Asks a Question”

God of Infinite Light!

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life…” (Philippians 2:14-16a NLT) What does it mean to be a person of light? WhatContinue reading “God of Infinite Light!”

What If Our Prodigal Doesn’t Return?

“When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my faither and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of beingContinue reading “What If Our Prodigal Doesn’t Return?”

What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make?

“But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send Him to you. And when He comes, He will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.” (John 16:7-8Continue reading “What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make?”

Can We Come to God Anytime?

“Remember what it says: ‘Today when you hear His voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled.’” (Hebrews 3:15 NLT) If anyone could have seen with crystal clarity the power of God, it should have been the freshly delivered Hebrew slaves from Egypt. For their entire lives all they’d ever known wasContinue reading “Can We Come to God Anytime?”

Broken Vessels (Part 2)

“For Christ Himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in His own body on the cross, He broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and GentilesContinue reading “Broken Vessels (Part 2)”

The Only List That Matters (Part 2)

“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’sContinue reading “The Only List That Matters (Part 2)”

The Only List That Matters

“And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.” (1 John 5:11-12 NLT) It’s interesting to note that when the Titanic departed on its maiden voyage the passengersContinue reading “The Only List That Matters”