We're programmed to believe the cliche, "I can do this." But NO one has the wisdom, strength, or power to defeat the evil that's set to destroy us—but God! When we accept Jesus as our Savior, the One who defeated that devil on the cross, He becomes our Lord, and when we study the Bible … Continue reading I Can’t Do This!
Works of Faith!
Faith is the confidence we have in someone or something. For Christians, it's knowing God hears and answers our prayers and then waiting and preparing for the answer. Faith comes by hearing God's Words, so we read the Bible to know Him and build our faith in Him. In nature, the birds gather daily for … Continue reading Works of Faith!
Leave the Baggage Behind!
Many new Christians bring their old habits into the new life. They don't realize that being born again isn't a magical event; we don't become instantly perfect—AND God doesn't accept the sins we carry forward, either, as some in Christendom say. Jesus forgave our sins on the cross and made us righteous to enter Heaven, … Continue reading Leave the Baggage Behind!
A Beacon of Hope!
Many Christians believe that once saved, God's focus is on blessing them with fame and fortune. But Jesus told us in John 16:33 that we WOULD have problems, and the more we do God's will, the more the devil works to confirm that Scripture. Jesus is OUR Lord, and He WILL bring us through our … Continue reading A Beacon of Hope!
Full-Time Joy!
Worldly joy is a temporal and conditional emotion based on circumstances. Godly joy is an eternal and unconditional state of heart that comes from knowing God's love for us. As we study the Bible to know Jesus, He becomes our joy and reason for living. He hears and answers our prayers, takes care of us, … Continue reading Full-Time Joy!
Humble and Grateful!
Many Christians don't understand what it is to be meek. It doesn't mean humility towards the world's people and being their doormats or scapegoats. Meekness is a gift of the Spirit, a virtue of submission toward Jesus; it's being humble and grateful for His sacrifice that saved us from our sins and gave us eternal … Continue reading Humble and Grateful!
Shame on Them!
Many Christians won't talk about Jesus to avoid conflict, but isn't that what He told us to do? We're to tell others about His salvation plan so they can repent of their sins, accept Jesus as their Savior, and be saved from His wrath to come! We can't hide or be ashamed of who we … Continue reading Shame on Them!
Life in the Fast Lane!
Life today is fast-paced! Technology has replaced personal contact, and we're losing patience and kindness with each other—even with God because He doesn't answer us fast enough. As Christians, we MUST get off the fast lane and back to God. He sees the big picture, knows everything, and is everywhere! We are God's children; He … Continue reading Life in the Fast Lane!
Hear it Again!
It may sound redundant to many Christians, being told to walk by faith and not by sight, but we NEED to hear it! We live in the evil days spoken of by the prophets, and as we watch worldly events unfold, we know it's true. We must study the Bible to know Jesus to have … Continue reading Hear it Again!
The Potter and the Clay
Jesus is God's Son, our Messiah who loves us, died in our place for our sins, and saved us from His wrath to come. As Christians, we must study the Bible to know Him, learn of His will and promises for us, and submit our hearts to His authority because He is our Lord! The … Continue reading The Potter and the Clay
When Storms Come!
Bad news often brings fear, hopelessness, and even depression. But we can get through when we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior and put our faith in HIM and not the world. The world is no longer lord over us—Jesus is! Nothing is impossible to Him because God is greater than our problems. Jesus … Continue reading When Storms Come!
Need a Friend?
Many see Jesus as a male religious figure on a cross and attend church, pray, and tithe as a formality. It's not until we realize that Jesus is God's Son who came to earth to save us from our sins that we can accept Him into our hearts and make Him a reality! And it's … Continue reading Need a Friend?
It’s Getting Darker!
This world gets darker by the day. We fearfully fight personal battles we can't win because they're spiritual battles—evil versus good. The devil wants to destroy us, but Jesus, God's Son, came to save us. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we're freed from the devil's clutches and filled with God's Spirit. We become … Continue reading It’s Getting Darker!
Renew the Mind!
The further people drift from God, the easier it becomes to justify their sins. Their benchmark of acceptance rests on political and social views, not on what God has instructed. Many Christians conform to this world and think God is okay with it, but He is NOT. His Word is true and stands forever, and … Continue reading Renew the Mind!
Peace is Better than Violence
We all face people and situations that anger or frustrate us, and how we deal with them impacts the resolution. Many use harsh words and even violence when they're riled, which aggravates the mood of the issue even more. But God wants us to try and resolve a situation peacefully with soft-spoken words of concern … Continue reading Peace is Better than Violence
The Real Treasure!
World success is a priority for many. Careers, finances, stock markets, social status, or material possessions are their treasures, but they're temporal, come with sorrows, and stay with this world when we die! The ONLY Treasure we should focus on is Jesus! He gives life, joy, and peace to us who love Him as our … Continue reading The Real Treasure!
Peace Amid Problems
In this corrupt world, getting peace amid problems without answers is hard. But, when we trust God, as He's told us to do, He gets us through AND with His perfect peace. As Christians, we can't let the world control us; we must keep our eyes on God and TRUST Him to get us through. … Continue reading Peace Amid Problems
One Thing in Common!
Though we come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and societies, we've one thing in common—we've ALL sinned! Sin separates us from God, and one day, we'll face His judgment for that sin unless we repent and accept Jesus as our Savior. When we know the Lord and look back to our lives before we met Him, … Continue reading One Thing in Common!
Vanity!
Christians often speak of faith; few know what it is. It's not giving money to our church, so God will give us our desires. It's not a prayer recital that talks God into giving us what we want. Christian faith is knowing God, His will for us, and His promises, and believing that God IS … Continue reading Vanity!
What Words Really Say!
When provoked, many of us speak what's on our minds—revealing what's in our hearts. As Christians, we represent Jesus in all we say and do, and when we swear, curse, gossip, or judge others, we're no different from the world in their eyes. We must study our Bibles to fill up on God's Words and … Continue reading What Words Really Say!
Smile, God Loves You! 