“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deedsContinue reading “A Good Father”
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Outcomes
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” (Proverbs 9:10 NLT) The knowledge upon which the foundation of our lives is built will determine to a large extent the outcomes of the issues with which we wrestle as a human being. What we believe aboutContinue reading “Outcomes”
When Grace Seems Fair
‘From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:16-17 NLT) We all think we understand grace, but we don’t and won’t until we see Jesus face to face. Grace isn’t simply a kindnessContinue reading “When Grace Seems Fair”
For What Will You Die?
“But God shows His anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.” (Romans 1:18 NLT) If we’re honest, there’s not much for which we’d be willing to trade our life. We say a lot of things we don’t mean under pressure or when frightened, but when our headsContinue reading “For What Will You Die?”
The Path of Everlasting Life
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) One of the tragedies of the sexual “revolution” of the sixties that has continued through to the present day isContinue reading “The Path of Everlasting Life”
When Wills Are Wed
“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Such people claim they know God, but they deny Him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.” (Titus 1:15-16 NLT)Continue reading “When Wills Are Wed”
The Value of Suffering
“I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” (Jeremiah 10:23 NLT) One of the most significant values of suffering of any kind is that it shows us we’re not in charge of our own life. Suffering in and of itself can be a veryContinue reading “The Value of Suffering”
All In?
“The teacher of religious law replied, ‘Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. And I know it is important to love Him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This isContinue reading “All In?”
Loving Truth
“Make them holy by Your truth; teach them Your word, which is truth. Just as You sent Me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give Myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by Your truth.” (John 17:17-19 NLT) Truth isn’t as obscure asContinue reading “Loving Truth”
What’s MY Cost?
“But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?” (Luke 14:28 NLT)) What if, before you committed your life to the Lord Jesus, someone would have sat you down and said to you:Continue reading “What’s MY Cost?”
Walking With Jesus 