Most have drifted from the God of Heaven. Many live for money, pleasure, power, or fame; others worship celebrities, the rich, and the famous. The god of this world traps them in these deceptions to keep them from knowing Jesus, the Son of the ONLY true God, who gave His life for theirs so they … Continue reading An Awesome God!
A Measure of Faith!
Christian faith is not a magical formula and cannot be bought. It's trusting God because we know Jesus as our Savior. No one can believe in God without faith, but when we hear someone speak God's Word telling us about Jesus, God touches our hearts and gives us a measure of faith to believe and … Continue reading A Measure of Faith!
Ask Dad!
Children often ask their dads for things. He may give them exactly what they ask or something He knows is better for them; he may even say no. Our Heavenly Father hears AND answers our prayers and, like our earthly father, will only give us what's best for us. As we study the Bible and … Continue reading Ask Dad!
Peace in Prayer!
Jesus told us to give our problems to Him, so many pray repeatedly, anxiously waiting for an answer. And Jesus hears our requests the first time, but when we don't have faith in Him to do what He promised, we keep asking. To have faith in the Lord, we must know Him, so we study … Continue reading Peace in Prayer!
Who’s the Boss?
Sometimes, the answers to our prayers don't make sense. We told God our issue and explained what we needed and how to do it, but what we got was very different. We must remember that Almighty God is our Lord—the boss whom WE serve; we have NO authority to tell HIM what or how to … Continue reading Who’s the Boss?
Our Guiding Light!
With a lamp, we can see in the dark. Without it, we stumble and fall. As Christians in this dark world, God gave us His Spirit as our lamp, who leads and guides us in the darkness. But a lamp needs oil, so we must study the Bible daily to know His Truth and keep … Continue reading Our Guiding Light!
When God is on the Scene!
God said we're to give our problems to Him (1 Peter 5:6-7) because He fights our battles for us (Exodus 14:14). Jesus said to ask, and it will be given, seek, and we will find; knock, and it will be opened to us (Matthew 7:7). He also said that whatever we ask in prayer with … Continue reading When God is on the Scene!
Love Redeems!
Love is not a physical attraction. It cannot be bought and does not end. True love is a heartfelt devotion willing to die for the one it desires. This is the love that God has for us. He created us in love, and when sin corrupted us, He came to earth as a man and … Continue reading Love Redeems!
Be the Light!
Jesus is the Light of the world! When He returned to Heaven, He gave His Spirit—His Light—to all who love and follow Him. He shines through us, guiding our paths as we share God's love and salvation with those who don't know Jesus! As we shine, our words, deeds, and actions draw people to us, … Continue reading Be the Light!
Open Arms!
Applying for anything in this world is hard because of the strenuous conditions. But God's love for each one of us is unconditional, and He wants to fellowship with us. Sadly, we have all sinned and can't come into His presence because He is Holy, so Jesus came, died on the cross to pardon our … Continue reading Open Arms!
Who Do You Serve?
As Christians who love Jesus, we don't participate in Halloween! This is a pagan religious celebration, originating 2000 years ago at the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, and continues today, glorifying Satan, its god. The Celts would dress in costumes, worship the dead whose evil ghosts they believed came back to life on this night, … Continue reading Who Do You Serve?
Technology: the new God!
Technology is a god to many. It's convenient, gives instant access to almost anything, and wealth and power to those who worship it. Most don't realize this is Satan's plan to keep us from seeking God, but we who know Jesus and read the Bible daily see the Truth. God hears and answers our prayers … Continue reading Technology: the new God!
Changing Gods!
God IS real! He does NOT change to suit people; we change to please Him! God is the Alpha and the Omega, the Almighty Creator, the Holy One who's Just, Righteous, and True. He is the same today as He was when He spoke the Scriptures and will be tomorrow and throughout eternity. He created … Continue reading Changing Gods!
Fear No Evil!
A shepherd's primary tool is his staff, a solid stick with a hook at one end. When a sheep gets in trouble or needs guidance, the shepherd uses the hook to pull it back; when it needs protection, the stick is used to ward off predators. As Christians in a corrupt and evil world, we … Continue reading Fear No Evil!
Free to Rejoice!
This corrupt world will get much worse as the end of the age approaches. And the end is near! Every Bible prophecy to date has come to pass, and the signs Jesus warned us about are all clearly before us: political and economic unrest, an increase in lawlessness and moral depravity, and a hatred for … Continue reading Free to Rejoice!
He Loves us That Much!
Many believe in Jesus but are ashamed to admit it for fear of being mocked. Yet, Jesus, who is God in the flesh, King of kings and Lord of lords, was not ashamed to put aside His royalty and become a man so He could die a barbaric death on the cross and redeem us … Continue reading He Loves us That Much!
Redeemed!
We live in a dark world that's doomed for judgment. God created a perfect world, but Satan corrupted it with sin; now, every person born is an automatic citizen of his evil kingdom. But Jesus wanted us back, so He came and died on the cross for our sins. To everyone who accepts His salvation, … Continue reading Redeemed!
Building Character!
Christian responses differ from those of worldly people. Mature Christians who study the Bible become filled with God's character; we don't have to focus on how to react because our thoughts, words, and actions come naturally, like those of Jesus. As Pastor John MacArthur stated, "Spiritual maturity is when your involuntary responses are godly." We … Continue reading Building Character!
When Seasons Change!
When the seasons of nature change, we're prepared. But when the seasons of life change, many suffer because we live in an ever-changing world where good and evil are compromised. Yet, God NEVER changes! His Word stands forever! When we know Jesus as our Savior, we know His promises are sure; He WILL do what … Continue reading When Seasons Change!
All We Need!
Commercialism makes us greedy! It convinces us to "need" luxury houses, expensive cars, lavish vacations, exclusive clothing, and all the high-tech we can get. We'll stop at nothing to get it all because we feel we deserve it—yet we'll never be satisfied because the changes never stop. But when Jesus is our Savior, greed falls … Continue reading All We Need!
