“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “Can We Trust the Bible?”
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Does Truth Divide?
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in Me.” (John 14:1 NLT) Trusting in the words of God alone can heal, help, and unify. Trusting in the words of men alone can hurt, damage, and divide. How do you know what to believe? It must be measured by what isContinue reading “Does Truth Divide?”
Who Is Truth?
“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6 NLT) God’s heart is that we know Him. His love is so great that He devised a strategy to make Himself known to us that would be undeniable. God poured HimselfContinue reading “Who Is Truth?”
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”
Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?
“Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.” (Proverbs 11:3 NLT) “Honest” Abe Lincoln believed “Honesty is the best policy,” but is it? Couple that with Proverbs 12:22 that says: “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell the truth.” I’ve heard people say things like: “This is the honest truth.”Continue reading “Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?”
You’re Doing More Than You Realize
“A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart…” (Matthew 12:35a NLT) Have you ever been discouraged? Of course you have, as I and every other believer who ever lived has. What does it mean to be discouraged? From a Biblical perspective, it means “to be disheartened, dispirited, or broken inContinue reading “You’re Doing More Than You Realize”
The Way to Heaven
“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6a NLT) The quote above from John 14 was spoken to Thomas, one of the twelve disciples, shortly before Jesus was betrayed. Jesus was explaining to His disciples that He was going back to His Father, and in a matter-of-fact manner saidContinue reading “The Way to Heaven”
The Language of Prayer
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3 NLT) Jesus told a story in Luke 18:9-14 about two men who went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, a very religious Jewish man, and the other was, in Jesus’ words: “a despised tax collector.” TheContinue reading “The Language of Prayer”
Who Is Jesus? (Part 3)
“The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord…” (Luke 2:11a NLT) Let’s begin today where we left off yesterday. Jesus is our… Proven Provider Jesus can be trusted to provide everything you need, now and forever. He said in Matthew 6:33: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He willContinue reading “Who Is Jesus? (Part 3)”
What Are the Odds?
“All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through His prophet.” (Matthew1:22 NLT) Let’s say you and I were having a conversation and you mentioned that you’d never been to the Grand Canyon. If I said, “Wow! You’ll be amazed. I’ve been there a couple of times and it’s well worth the trip.” DependingContinue reading “What Are the Odds?”
Walking With Jesus 