A "lord" is someone or something who rules over us with power and authority. In times past, lords purchased people to serve them, and they'd form a community where the lord would rule over them, care for them, and protect them. He's the one they'd go to for every need. For Christians, Jesus is our … Continue reading The Power of a Lord!
My Father!
God knows our needs when we commit our lives to Jesus, yet Jesus said to pray for them. Why? Because God isn't just a spirit in the sky; He's our Heavenly Father, who wants a relationship with us. Jesus died on the cross to redeem us, and God wants us to come to Him as … Continue reading My Father!
The Prize!
We enter a race for the prize! As Christians, our lives are like athletes in a champion race. They begin at the starting line, but after a while, many forget the prize, focus on their abilities, and slowly fall away. Others stay focused, persevere, suffer endurance, and cross the finish line to attain the prize. … Continue reading The Prize!
Facing the Bully!
A small child facing a bully alone will cry in fear! But when he runs to his father and stands behind him, the bully runs in fear. This is our relationship with God. He is our Father and Protector, our shelter and our refuge, and NO one equals His power or His love. On our … Continue reading Facing the Bully!
The Life I Live!
Today, "Christian" refers to anyone who acknowledges God or attends church. Sadly, most new-age doctrines compromise truth with the world's ways to suit their personal desires; few followers know Jesus as their Savior. But for us who genuinely love and follow Jesus, we study the Bible and know the Truth! God does not change His … Continue reading The Life I Live!
God Warned Us!
This world is descending quickly into the darkness of evil; many fear what will happen next. But as Christians, we're at peace because God warned us through the prophets that these things would happen. Our hearts are filled with praise and thanksgiving because we belong to God and know He'll spare us from the wrath … Continue reading God Warned Us!
The Lost!
This world's people have no desire to seek God (Romans 10:11) because their hearts belong to this world. So Jesus came and gave His life to seek and save the lost! Then He returned to Heaven and sent His Spirit to live in us who accept Him as our Savior. We are now His voice … Continue reading The Lost!
But Jesus Said, You’re Mine!
When we're going through rough times, we must remember that, as Christians, Jesus is with us. The world will try to deceive us, but we can overcome the world by praising and worshiping the Lord, surrendering our problems to Him, and thanking Him for being our Lord and Savior. When we're praising the Lord, we're … Continue reading But Jesus Said, You’re Mine!
Don’t Be Overwhelmed!
Even as Christians, the weight of some problems overwhelms us, and we panic. We take our eyes off God and His promises and forget that the world can't win because we belong to Jesus! He bought us with His own blood! He is our Lord who takes care of us! He is greater than the … Continue reading Don’t Be Overwhelmed!
True Love!
When we truly love someone, we'll do anything for them. Though our patience is tested and our abilities strained, we sacrifice time and effort and give until it hurts; we do it with a happy heart and rejoice because we love them. God's love for us is unconditional, eternal, and sacrificial. He loves us so … Continue reading True Love!
Love is Not Enough!
It's not enough to teach only of God's love and blessings. We must also tell of God's hate for sin that separates us from Him—AND that we have ALL sinned (Romans 3:23). We must show the Scriptures that tell us to repent of our sins (2 Peter 3:9) and accept Jesus as our Savior (John … Continue reading Love is Not Enough!
Pretentious Smiles!
Many suffer anguish and pain behind pretentious smiles; others can't hide it. Some are hurting from being raised alone, without love or hope; others are overwhelmed by personal issues or tragedies. We don't often know what others are going through when we see them, but as Christians, we MUST see them through God's eyes and … Continue reading Pretentious Smiles!
Our Insurance Policy!
God's grace is the epitome of insurance policies. In this world, we WILL experience problems (John 16:33)—health, social, political, marital, financial, and even climatic. We can't escape them because this world and its leaders are corrupt. But God! When we accept Jesus as our Savior AND Lord, we no longer belong to this world; we … Continue reading Our Insurance Policy!
It Takes Discipline!
As Christians, our greatest testimony for God is displayed by our lifestyle, words, and actions. Proclaiming to be Christian is flattering to the religious world, but being one is honorable before God. It takes discipline to be a Christian, so we must study the Bible to know God, His Truth, AND learn who we are … Continue reading It Takes Discipline!
The Warrior in Us!
There's no joy in feeling defeated! When facing bad situations, many become afraid and let the oppressor have his way. But if we knew an invisible warrior was standing with us and ready to fight for us, we wouldn't be afraid; we'd feel strong and speak the Truth boldly. Christians have this warrior; He is … Continue reading The Warrior in Us!
The Lost Virtue!
In this fast-paced world, patience is becoming a lost virtue. With instant access to almost everything, most of our children aren't taught about patience. Yet, the Bible teaches that patience is crucial, especially regarding our faith; without it, deception and doubt slip in to destroy our faith. We live in a corrupt world led by … Continue reading The Lost Virtue!
The Devil Can’t Get In!
There are some problems we can't get out of our minds. We do all we can to overcome them, but our emotions cause unbearable stress. As Christians, we MUST give our problems to Jesus, no matter how great or trivial they seem, because He told us to cast our cares on Him. We must keep … Continue reading The Devil Can’t Get In!
The Fountain of Life!
Throughout history, we've been searching for a way to stay young. But despite cosmetic surgery, drugs, or fashion statements, the body continues to age and die. This is because the cause of death isn't superficial; it's sin. The ONLY One who can remove this sin is Jesus, who died on the cross in our place … Continue reading The Fountain of Life!
How to Get Rich!
There's more to life than earthly riches. They may be satisfying as they allow us to be part of the social status, but they're temporal, can be a burden to maintain, and eventually perish. But Godly riches give us joy and peace and are eternal. When Jesus is our Savior, and we study the Bible … Continue reading How to Get Rich!
What to do When Lost!
Chaos and confusion are the themes of today's world. As traditions and customs are being replaced by politics and technology, many are getting lost in its cold system. But as Christians, we don't need to feel lost or confused because we belong to God, and He is ALWAYS here for us! He told us to … Continue reading What to do When Lost!
Smile, God Loves You! 