Many Christians forget that despite our diverse backgrounds and cultures, we are ALL sinners who found salvation in Jesus. He forgave each of us for our sins and gave us eternal life with Him. Some of us are mature Christians; many are new believers, still learning and growing; others have been deceived and need direction. … Continue reading We’re Not Perfect!
Who to Believe!
This corrupt world is about to embrace God's wrath against sin. But God loves us and sent Jesus to free us from sin and spare us of His wrath, and when we accept Jesus as our Savior from sin, we are set free and joined with God! Attacks will still come, but Jesus will bring … Continue reading Who to Believe!
Stop and Let Me Off!
Have you ever wished you could stop the merry-go-round of turmoil, hurt, and chaos around you and let you off? We all feel like that sometimes, BUT when we know Jesus, we CAN get off! We give Him our problems and then withdraw from the world to block out the doubt and fear, and He … Continue reading Stop and Let Me Off!
Emotions and Trust!
The Oxford Dictionary defines trust as "belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something." It's a heartfelt conviction that supersedes emotions. When we hear about Jesus through the Word, God gives us a gift of faith to believe that He is His Son who died for our sins and rose from the … Continue reading Emotions and Trust!
Words of Comfort!
Words cannot convey the pain we suffer when a loved one dies. The world mourns without hope, but Christians have God's promise that gives us hope (1 Thes. 4:13-18). If they knew Jesus as their Savior, when the last trumpet sounds, He will raise them up and call us who are alive to join them, … Continue reading Words of Comfort!
Standing Alone!
Standing alone as Christians in this evil world is hard; it hates Jesus, and it hates us, too. We're strangers living in a foreign land! But God loves us equally despite our past because we're His children! And He wants us to love each other the same way and to bear each other's burdens. This … Continue reading Standing Alone!
Wait Patiently!
Impatience can be dangerous. When we pray about a need but lack the patience to wait on God, we show our lack of faith in Him. God loves us and has a plan for our lives, and like an earthly father, He directs and disciplines us. We must learn to be patient, trust God, and … Continue reading Wait Patiently!
We Don’t Need to Feel Defeated!
We're surrounded by political, economic, and moral chaos. We can't get victory over them because they're spiritual battles that will strengthen as sin spreads. But when we know Jesus as our Savior, His Spirit dwells in us and becomes our refuge and strength, and as Jesus promised, He will never leave us. We study the … Continue reading We Don’t Need to Feel Defeated!
It’s Personal!
Prayer is a personal conversation between us and God. When we turn from the world and accept Jesus as our Savior, He adopts us as His children, fills us with His Spirit, and NEVER leaves us. He hears and answers OUR prayers, but not those of the world's people, because they still belong to this world. Prayer … Continue reading It’s Personal!
Law and Peace!
Many challenge the laws to do things their way and, in their rebellion, create chaos for everyone; others respect the law and submit willingly for the benefit of everyone. When we become Christians, the law is no longer a set of complex rules that we HAVE to follow to keep us from sin because Jesus has … Continue reading Law and Peace!
No End to God’s Grace!
There is no end to God's grace for those who love Him! When we live for this evil, chaotic world, it rules over us, but when we accept Jesus as our Savior and Lord, He sets us free from the world and makes us His own! By His outpoured grace, He forgives all of our … Continue reading No End to God’s Grace!
Peace in Believing!
Many are overwhelmed with burdens and defeat in this evil world. But there IS hope, and His name is Jesus! He's God's Son who came to earth, died on the cross for our sins, and rose from the grave to give us eternal life. He died for everyone, but only those who accept Him as … Continue reading Peace in Believing!
Humble, Yet Bold!
Christians are forgiven, not perfect. Our walk with Jesus is a growing process as we study the Bible and spend time in prayer. But we WILL have some slips along the way, and how we deal with them can be our greatest testimony because others ARE watching us. We want them to see that God … Continue reading Humble, Yet Bold!
Desires!
The worldly things we desire are all temporal. Though we cherish them, we can't take them with us when we leave, and they often mean nothing more than dollar signs to those who inherit them. But when we accept Jesus as our Savior and study the Bible to know Him, our desires become eternal. We … Continue reading Desires!
The Rough Times!
We won't be deceived by false Christian doctrines when we study the Bible to know the Truth. Apostle Paul said we can do all things through Christ, but he wasn't referring to personal goals or selfish desires. He meant that, as Christians, we'd face trying situations and must learn to rest in Him and not … Continue reading The Rough Times!
Greater Than the Shadow!
Shadows often make things appear larger and more foreboding than they really are. And that's what the devil does to us when we don't seek God's help in bad situations. Fear sets in and blows everything out of proportion, bringing us into anxiety and causing us to make wrong decisions. As Christians, God gives us … Continue reading Greater Than the Shadow!
Wisdom Rules!
When facing problems, most of us rely on our own worldly wisdom. But that often adds to our problems because we can't fight this world's evil alone. As Christians, we must study the Bible to know God, His ways, and His plans for our lives, and with this knowledge and the leading of His Spirit, … Continue reading Wisdom Rules!
The Answer!
We've all asked it at some time, "Why doesn't God answer me?" Well, the truth is that God HAS answered us; in fact, He answered before we asked. The Bible is not just a history book; it's God speaking to us, and when we study it and get His Word into our hearts and minds, … Continue reading The Answer!
Whoever Means You!
We are God's creation! We were made perfect, but Satan corrupted us with sin, and every single person ever born bears that curse and will suffer eternal punishment because of it. The degree of our sins doesn't matter: even the smallest sin separates us from God. Yet, God loves us so much that He took … Continue reading Whoever Means You!
The Problem Solver!
We don't solve weighty problems by agonizing and focusing on the negative side. As Christians, we know the devil is the force behind them, and the more we focus on the problem, the more he's glorified, and the more he'll keep going. We have to acknowledge the situation and immediately give it to Jesus—and not … Continue reading The Problem Solver!
Smile, God Loves You! 