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”

Need Grace?

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 ESV) If you’ve ever wondered what God is like, look at Jesus, He was God poured into human flesh. The beauty, majesty, power, authority,Continue reading “Need Grace?”

Whose Will?

“Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10 NLT) What we do, in every area of our lives, isn’t nearly as important as why we do it. On some levels it’s similar to –Continue reading “Whose Will?”

Are You Secure in Your Beliefs?

“In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistentContinue reading “Are You Secure in Your Beliefs?”

Vicious But Not Victorious

“When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to Him, ‘Lord, even the demons obey us when we use Your name!’ ‘Yes,” He told them, ‘I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightening! Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions andContinue reading “Vicious But Not Victorious”

Sticks and Stones

“’Teacher,’ they said to Jesus, ‘this woman was caught in the act of adultery. The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?’” (John 8:4 NLT) It’s unlikely that any of us have been caught in the “act of adultery,” except perhaps in our mind, but we’ve all been tempted, as wereContinue reading “Sticks and Stones”

Are You Radically Christian?

“God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.” (Ephesians 2:10 NCV) While visiting in another country I was privileged to speak with men of God who had far less than me materially, but whoContinue reading “Are You Radically Christian?”

God’s Kingdom

“May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10 NLT) What comes to mind when you think of a kingdom? It stands to reason that if you have a kingdom, you’d have a king. Having a king implies rulership, authority, subjection, dominance, and laws. KingsContinue reading “God’s Kingdom”

The “W” in Christmas

*Please allow this story by an unknown author to bless you as it blessed me. Ed Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations – extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate theContinue reading “The “W” in Christmas”

Who’s Poorer?

“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I’ll say it again – it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!’”Continue reading “Who’s Poorer?”