Unforgiveness in our lives—anger at others for what they did to us—is a terrible burden on us. It hurts us. It is like a cold and damp wall around our heart. Holding a grudge doesn’t protect us; it traps us. It keeps us in torment. “But someone hurt me,” you say! Yes, they did. And […]
Read MoreA guy I know went to the birthing classes with his wife when they were pregnant with their first child. He learned about the process of delivering a baby and how to help his wife during her labor contractions. Months later when his wife’s contractions began, he knew what was going on in her body based on […]
Read MoreMore people in the world have read and reread the book of John in the Bible than have read any other book that exists in the world. Why? The main reason is that the book of John reveals—more than any other book—that Jesus is the heart and mind of God reaching out to save and […]
Read MoreAbout 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a relatively small group of Jesus’ followers gathered. This group included His disciples, apostles, His mother, and others. All totaled, about 120 people met on this occasion (Acts 1:15), huddled in an “Upper Room” to await the arrival of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49) whom Jesus had promised would come… Suddenly, a sound […]
Read More“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near’” (Matt. 3:1-2). THE CALL FOR REPENTANCE God is calling all people to repentance and a radical change of life. If you haven’t repented and given your life over to Jesus Christ then […]
Read MoreLIKE MANY PEOPLE, I ASSUMED MY HEART WAS IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE. Though I carried a little extra weight at my mid-section, it was certainly far less than others … And, my cholesterol numbers were slightly high … And, I have a family history of heart issues … I was fairly active in sports, so […]
Read More“But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24). JESUS is the self-Existent Son of God, who inhabits eternity, and incarnated [in the flesh] into the world to be the sinless sacrifice for the world’s sin. God “created all things by […]
Read MoreIs there any difference between a Roman Catholic and a Christian? According to the Bible my answer must be: “Yes—a very real difference.” I was brought up in a Roman Catholic home and was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church. I was taught to love, respect, and honor the Church and to believe […]
Read MoreFINDING THE PATH TO TRUE SUCCESS! There! We’re done … 15 reps. Let’s go! Nope! You’re done! ENOUGH! Well, JUST enough is not GOOD enough. Why are you knocking yourself out, man? You’re All-Conference! So? What do you have to prove? No one can stop you! We’re undefeated! Yeah, well you can win but not […]
Read MoreGod is constantly telling us throughout the Bible not to be afraid. Sometimes the weight of the responsibilities that we carry seems monstrous. It seems utterly impossible. We can not hide from the giants in our lives. God says to be courageous and strong. How can we be courageous and strong? The Bible speaks of […]
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