“This is what the Lord says: ‘You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again. For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good andContinue reading “When God Leaves Us in the Dark”
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Where Did the Love Go?
“Long ago the Lord said to Israel; ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT) It’s easy to love when things are going well, not so much when the bottom drops out. We tend to equate an easy life with beingContinue reading “Where Did the Love Go?”
The Church’s Greatest Apologetic
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” (Romans 12:9-10 NLT) Apologetics in Christianity are the intellectual defense and establishment of the Christian faith using rational and logical arguments123. Apologetics respond to questionsContinue reading “The Church’s Greatest Apologetic”
Is It Worth It?
“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed?” (Luke 9:25 NLT) Every human being will one day stand before a holy God to give an account of the way we have lived our life. We will then realize that if our choice wasn’t to submit toContinue reading “Is It Worth It?”
Practical Atheism
“I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery. You must not have any other god, but Me.” (Deuteronomy 5:6-7 NLT) Atheism is essentially denying the existence of God or any god, yet there are many professing believers in Jesus who for all intent andContinue reading “Practical Atheism”
Love and Respect
“So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33 NLT) “Respect,” as it’s used in the verse above, is the word from which comes our English word “phobia.” It can mean to be terrified, startled, to be afraid/frightened, and can alsoContinue reading “Love and Respect”
Are We Loving Like Jesus?
“You have heard the law that says, ‘love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) Jesus asks a very revealing question a few verses after theContinue reading “Are We Loving Like Jesus?”
Where Lies Your Love?
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) We worship what we love! Yet far too often what we worship reflects a greater love for ourselves than for God. In Romans 12:1Continue reading “Where Lies Your Love?”
What’s Your End Game?
“‘The master was full of praise. “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!”’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) Why do you do the things you do for God? What’s your end game? Success? Recognition? Accolades? Profit?Continue reading “What’s Your End Game?”
The Gloves of God
“Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping His feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.” (John 12:3 NLT) Have you ever longed for the courage of Mary to anoint Jesus’ feet? I’m quite confident that theContinue reading “The Gloves of God”
Walking With Jesus 