When God created our world, it was perfect, full of happiness and peace. Wars and hatred weren't heard of, and God walked in it with Adam and Eve. But then Satan entered, corrupted the relationship between God and people, and covered the earth with an evil darkness. Yet, God still loved us. Jesus came, was … Continue reading Light in the Darkness
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Voices!
There are many convincing voices with diverse opinions on any given subject, so who do we believe? As Christians, we have no excuse to accept wrong advice, adhere to incorrect doctrine, or be led down a dark path because we follow the voice of Jesus through reading the Bible! He gave us His Words of … Continue reading Voices!
Our Only Hope of Salvation!
The tragedies of the Texas floods have caused many to turn from believing in God. But Jesus said bad things would happen in these last days because Satan is destroying as much as he can in the time he has left. We must trust God to guide us through these difficult times, not judge or … Continue reading Our Only Hope of Salvation!
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!
Called to Follow!
We aren't called to follow other Christians; we're called to follow Jesus! When we accept Him as our Savior and study the Bible, we can share the gospel with those who don't know Him. His Spirit speaks through us so the lost hear the Truth and respond to His call. We direct them to Jesus … Continue reading Called to Follow!
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!
The Voice of Deception
Jesus warned us about the voice of deception that would run rampant in these last days. We're surrounded by false teachers whose hearts are to keep the Truth from those who are searching for God. They are wolves disguised as shepherds who lead the sheep AWAY from God. As Christians, we must follow Jesus, spend … Continue reading The Voice of Deception
This Isn’t the Time
Today, our thoughts and beliefs are being drawn together into one compromised mindset—and many believe in this new way of life. But for Christians, this isn't the time to compromise! This world is heading into the greatest Tribulation it's ever known, and this is when we need to share the gospel with as many as … Continue reading This Isn’t the Time
Freedom to Choose
We live in a time when evil is praised, Godliness is quenched, and freedom of choice is promoted. But as Christians, we made our last choice when we gave our hearts to Jesus and committed our lives to Him. And God gave us His Holy Spirit to teach us as we study His Word, lead … Continue reading Freedom to Choose
Follow the Leader
Who do you follow? New age "Christianity" modifies the Bible to suit its own agenda; it's a false religion stealing God's Truth from many new believers. But real Christians know the Truth and don't want to be like people; we want to be like Jesus! God wants us to study the Holy Bible because it's … Continue reading Follow the Leader
It’s New Year’s Eve
Today, we'll prepare to welcome the New Year and make resolutions for tomorrow. From losing weight to improving finances to gaining material possessions, we'll promise ourselves that we will do it. Still, most of us will fail because we seek carnal things and depend on ourselves to get them. As Christians, our resolution should be … Continue reading It’s New Year’s Eve
A Special Time of Year
There's a special peace that comes at Christmas time. People are friendlier and more open to social graces, and we can more easily speak with family, friends, and neighbors than at any other time. Surrounded by God's peace, we CAN forgive those who have hurt us AND ask for forgiveness from those WE have hurt. … Continue reading A Special Time of Year
Happy Father’s Day!
As a father, your job is a great responsibility, yet it can be very rewarding. When you follow Jesus and seek His wisdom, passion, and strength to help you raise your children, you will reap a blessed reward. As you walk in the way of the Lord and teach your children to follow and obey … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!
Follow the Lord
Many new Christians dive right into doing "good works" FOR God—but God doesn't NEED our help! When we accept Jesus as our Savior, He becomes our LORD, and we have to study the Scriptures to know Him so that WE can serve HIM and follow HIS instructions. As we study and spend time in prayer … Continue reading Follow the Lord
We Are Not Wannabees
The dictionary defines Christians as "followers of Jesus Christ. " So to follow Jesus, we must know Him personally as our Lord and Savior AND follow Him—not our own version of Christiandom. We have to READ our Bible because every word in it is inspired by God and is FOOD for our soul. The more we read, … Continue reading We Are Not Wannabees
The Christian Walk
The Christian voice has become weak because most of the religious world follows a gospel that's been changed to suit its own desires and blend with worldly attitudes. Even some real Christians either accept some of the changes or refuse to stand against them to avoid attention. But as true believers in Jesus, we have … Continue reading The Christian Walk
Read to Know the Truth!
Sometimes, it's hard to tell if God is leading us or if we're being deceived by the opinion of others. There is one sure way to know the truth, though, and that is to READ the BIBLE! These are God's words dictated to men to record so that we can know God, know His will … Continue reading Read to Know the Truth!
Keep the Oil in Our Lamps!
God is a faithful father who guides and instructs us throughout our lives, and He does this through the Scriptures. When we have decisions to make, He has the answers for us so that we won't be deceived by temptation or fall into sin. For example, if we don't know if abortion is wrong, we … Continue reading Keep the Oil in Our Lamps!
The Path of Life
Many of us accept Jesus as our Savior and yet still wander off the path and struggle to do the things that are right. This happens when we can't see what God has set out for us because we are still trying to get through life on our own. We have to give ourselves over … Continue reading The Path of Life
Do What You Can do First? Wrong!
We've all heard the expression, "Do what you can do and let God do the rest." Some think that as mature people they should try to deal with their issues and then when all else fails, go to God for help. They think God is pleased with them for trying to solve it themselves. But... this whole way of … Continue reading Do What You Can do First? Wrong!
Smile, God Loves You! 