“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey Your righteous regulations.” (Psalm 119:105-106 NLT) If you don’t yet love the Bible, God’s written word, you likely don’t yet love its Author. When I was in college,Continue reading “Do You Love the Bible?”
Tag Archives: The Bible
Understanding the Word of God
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NLT) One of the most common errors we make when thinking about God’s Word is focusing exclusively on the written words of God, the Bible. The Word of God is Jesus, who is the central figureContinue reading “Understanding the Word of God”
Being a Doer of God’s Word
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.” (James 1:22 NLT) It will be nearly impossible for you to believe this, but my beautiful, wonderful, dearly beloved wife believes I have “selective” hearing. She thinks I pick and choose what things to listen to when she speaks. What’s going toContinue reading “Being a Doer of God’s Word”
Be Courageous!
“’Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged.’ Joshua told his men. ‘Be strong and courageous, for the Lord is going to do this to all of your enemies.’” (Joshua 10:25 NLT) Have you ever asked yourself or someone else: “Where did courage originate?” On some levels it’s an easy question to answer. Where did any humanContinue reading “Be Courageous!”
Living Like This Was Your Last Day!
“Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord, hear my urgent cry.” (Psalm 86:6 NLT) What’s “the MOST” important thing you must do today? This isn’t a “trick” question. It will vary from person to person, but categorically, how do you make decisions? Then how do you prioritize them, so the most important ones get yourContinue reading “Living Like This Was Your Last Day!”
Are You Saved?
“Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins.” (Matthew 3:8 NLT) In a message I heard while attending a recent men’s conference, the speaker explained how vital it is that we understand what “repentance” is. While there, in a conversation, someone spoke of a man he knows who is livingContinue reading “Are You Saved?”
God Is Able – To Establish You!
“Now all glory to God, who is able to make your strong, just as my Good News says.” (Romans 16:25a NLT) There have been times in my life as a believer that I was so burdened by my inability to be strong enough, in the sense of being able to keep my focus on Jesus,Continue reading “God Is Able – To Establish You!“
The Unifying Power of Prayer
“They all met together and were constantly united in prayer…” (Acts 1:14a NLT) Unity on some level isn’t difficult to achieve. People unite under all kinds of banners, from politics to sports; from workout plans to diets; from rights to wrongs. But, ironically, the Church really struggles to get some measure of unity. Why doContinue reading “The Unifying Power of Prayer”
The Things We Don’t Yet Understand
“You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.” (Matthew 13:11 NLT) In the above verse, the word “secrets” can also be translated “mysteries.” And Jesus further explains in the verses following: “To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will haveContinue reading “The Things We Don’t Yet Understand”
The One True God of the Bible
“But the Lord is the only true God.” (Jeremiah 10:10a NLT) In the days in which we live you’re in a vast minority to believe there is only one God. And an even greater minority to believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven. Why is that? I’m certainly no expert in the historyContinue reading “The One True God of the Bible”
Walking With Jesus 