Jesus preached His last sermon in the Temple, directing His message at the Pharisees and Sadducees, who were hypocrites and false teachers. He rebuked their evil works from the time of Moses to that day and warned them that they'd all go to hell. He made His last plea for the people to turn to … Continue reading The Last Message!
The Plot Begins!
The day following His glorious entry into Jerusalem, Jesus returned to the Temple, where He'd tossed out the merchants and animals earlier, and began to preach. The chief priests and elders immediately confronted Him, demanding by whose authority He cleansed the Temple and was now preaching. Jesus answered in parables that concluded with the kingdom … Continue reading The Plot Begins!
Remembering Palm Sunday!
The Old Testament is filled with the promises of Christ's coming. Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promise; He's the Savior who came to take away the sins of the world. Jesus chose 12 disciples to join His crusades as He taught the people and gained a mighty following. When Jesus rode to the Passover … Continue reading Remembering Palm Sunday!
The Perfect Way!
The world says it's luck when things go right, but as Christians, we know it's God! We have no power within ourselves to compete with an angry devil whose powers far outweigh ours, but when we give our problems to Jesus and let HIM fight our battles, we win every time! We study the Bible … Continue reading The Perfect Way!
Presentation is Everything!
They say that in the business world, presentation is everything. It's the same in the Christian world. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we come out of the world carrying bad habits, worldly desires, and secular opinions, but God's Spirit, who now lives in us, changes all that as we study the Bible and … Continue reading Presentation is Everything!
Born to Overcome!
This evil world affects everyone, especially the Christians. We can't escape it because sin and corruption infiltrate every aspect of life. BUT—we don't have to be drawn into its clutches. We can overcome it by studying the Bible to know right from wrong and seeking God's wisdom and strength in everything we say, do, and … Continue reading Born to Overcome!
The Love of a Friend!
We all have days when we feel no one cares what we're going through. We forget that even those close to us have their own struggles to conquer, and when they're not with us, we become lonely and afraid because we need their reassurance. But as Christians, let's NOT forget that Jesus is ALWAYS with … Continue reading The Love of a Friend!
No Appointments With God!
We need professionals for everything so we make our appointments and then wait our turn. But there are no appointments with God. He's always ready to hear and answer our prayers. When we know Jesus as our Savior, we become God's children, and He wants us to talk to Him at any time and place. … Continue reading No Appointments With God!
Seeing the Good in Life!
It's often easier to see the bad things in life than the good things. This is because the devil encourages us to dwell on the bad so he'll get the glory for them. But when we focus on Jesus and what He's done and is doing, we see His love and mercy and what He's … Continue reading Seeing the Good in Life!
Learning to Trust!
Many Christians will pray about something but are pressured by their problem, so they give up on God and turn to the world for help. We must remember that God is Almighty; He knows everything, sees everything, and is still in control. He's also faithful to His Word, and when He says He'll do something, … Continue reading Learning to Trust!
No Commitment!
Many accept that God is real but don't want to commit to a "Christian" way of life right now. As Christians, we must pray fervently and work diligently for our friends and loved ones to know Jesus because this evil world is spiraling fast into God's wrath and there may not be a tomorrow. Knowing … Continue reading No Commitment!
Freed by Truth!
This world is exploding with chaos and evil, and nothing is stable anymore. Every aspect of life is uprooted and weakened; many fear what lies ahead. But for us who know Jesus, we're at peace because we DO know. The prophets explained it in the Old Testament, and Jesus set it out in Matthew 24. … Continue reading Freed by Truth!
We’re All Waiting!
We're all waiting for something. Perhaps it's a time of joy that we've anticipated for a long time or the fear of the unknown that robs us of all joy. Without Jesus, there is no hope because we're in the clutches of the god of this evil world, who hates everyone. But when we know … Continue reading We’re All Waiting!
Words Fitly Spoken!
People can say the same thing using different words and give different impressions. As Christians, God expects us to share His gospel with the lost with words of compassion, not judgment or condemnation. After all, we were once sinners doomed for hell before we met Jesus, and it was out of God's love and mercy … Continue reading Words Fitly Spoken!
Who Shouts the Loudest!
We tend to listen to the ones who shout the loudest. When we face problems, the world often screams defeat in our ears, and out of ignorance, we tend to agree. The more we focus on the problem, the worse it gets. But as Christians, Jesus is our Lord, not the god of this world, … Continue reading Who Shouts the Loudest!
Deceit is Convincing!
As Christians, if we aren't grounded in the Word, we could almost be convinced that the world's ways are right for today's society. But when we study the Bible to know God and His Truth, we see the devil's deceptions and know they're wrong. The key is to STUDY THE BIBLE! God never changes; God's … Continue reading Deceit is Convincing!
The Rising Son!
Easter is almost here! Several years ago, I wrote a book called The Rising Son that presents the crucifixion of Christ through the eyes of six people who knew Him. Each story is supported by Scripture, with a few added storylines to help readers envision what happened and realize the impact of the Cross. I … Continue reading The Rising Son!
Filling the Void!
Many suffer from loneliness. This world offers everything to satisfy the mind and the flesh but nothing for the heart. Though God created us, we're born into an evil world, and there's a void in our hearts where His love should be. But He loves us so much that Jesus came and died on the … Continue reading Filling the Void!
My Heart’s Desire!
God wants to bless us with the desires of our hearts, which is very different from the lusts of the flesh. When we accept Jesus as Savior and receive His Spirit, we study the Bible and spend time in prayer and worship to develop a relationship with Him. Our hearts' desires change from worldly to … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire!
Facing the Impossible!
Satan is the epitome of hate, set to destroy every person God created. And he makes a special effort to ruin those who know and love Jesus and share His gospel. But we aren't afraid because Jesus defeated the devil on the cross, and we follow HIM, read His Word, OBEY His Word, and seek … Continue reading Facing the Impossible!
