In chapter 2 of the book of Revelation, in the first seven verses, Jesus sends a message to the church at Ephesus. In this message, He makes one interesting statement, among the rest. (NASB, verse 2) “I know your deeds and Continue Reading →
IF YOU WANT THE SAME OLD THINGS TO KEEP HAPPENING TO YOU, THEN KEEP DOING THE SAME OLD THINGS. For things to continue the way they’ve always been, do nothing different. Change is not change until there has been change. Continue Reading →
This is one of the most asked questions by new believers. Implied in the question is that someone other than yourself will have the answer which, on the contrary, you are the best one to provide. The reason the questioner Continue Reading →
Would Jesus ever tell anyone to hate someone else? Luke 14:25-26 (NASB), “Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and Continue Reading →
The idea is that just “telling the truth” to others because we feel they need to hear it may not be the great idea we might think it is. If you tell someone the “truth” (which is often just someone’s Continue Reading →
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I unpleasantly surprised by what I realized about him. I have known this man for many years, so I am quite familiar with his life, personal choices, and results Continue Reading →
One of my brothers called me one day. I could tell from his voice that he seemed stressed a bit. “You doing anything?” he asked. “Nope,” I answered, “just watching TV.” “Oh, he said, “I heading for a doctor’s appointment.” Continue Reading →
Share Jesus shared who He was through words and deeds. Connect When people accepted his message, He invited them to connect with him in a relationship. Minister As these disciples matured, Jesus trained them to minister to the lost and Continue Reading →
Why do some people struggle so much living the Christian life as they understand the Lord wants from them? They tell themselves that they want to do what is “right,” but they find themselves often going against this desire, and Continue Reading →
The religious side of me cringes at reading that statement, but the practical part of me says, “Of course He was!” One of the dichotomies Christians struggle with is the idea that Jesus was fully human (while still being God). Continue Reading →
What can keep you from hearing God’s voice? Here are only eleven reasons. Not seeking it often enough. Distracted by a crisis or a major issue. Predetermined answer or outcome. Not wanting to hear from God. Expecting God to answer Continue Reading →
A “Love-Hate” relationship with God. This may seem like a strange phrase. Webster defines a “love-hate relationship” as, “strong feelings of both love and hatred for someone.” Is it possible to have two strong opposing feelings toward God? Yes. How Continue Reading →