While presenting the Gospel, how do you tell people that they need Jesus? Do you tell them that Jesus loves them and that He wants to make their lives better? Do you tell people that Jesus can forgive them of their sins? Do you tell them that Jesus has a wonderful...
Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful," (John 14:27). Peace is lost in the world without Christ. People worry, wait, doubt, and long for things...
I was once at a Bible study, and the leader read several verses of Scripture. He then pointed out a particular verse and asked people what they thought it meant. So, people in the room began to give their opinions on what the verse meant. Some of the opinions...
In the context of Christianity, sovereignty means that God has the right to exercise supreme and final authority over all things. This is so because God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all present. There is nothing that is outside of God's knowledge, ability, and...
One of the biggest problems in the body of Christ is disunity. Christianity has been fragmented and splintered into so many groups and denominations that our effectiveness has been weakened. After all, how are we supposed to teach the world about truth when our...
Do you know anyone trustworthy? I mean, really trustworthy, someone you could trust with your life, with your money, with your home? If you do, then you are blessed. One of the reasons you can trust another so much is because of the character of that person. You can't...
One of the best things I’ve learned in life is, "There is a God. You are not Him." Now, that may sound obvious – and it is. But, over the years, I've discovered how incredibly true that statement is. I've noticed that God doesn't consult with me about making...
Luke 17:5-10 is an interesting set of verses: "And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith! 6 And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, Be uprooted and be planted in the sea; and it would obey you. 7 But...
Blessings. Labor is a godly blessing. It is a reality in this fallen world, just as it was a reality in the Garden of Eden before the fall; God told Adam to take care of the Garden, giving Adam a purpose in his labor. Therefore, labor is a God-ordained blessing. ...
Sometimes I find myself looking heavenward and wondering what it will be like to dwell in God's presence. I know it will be wonderful. But, for now, I want to live for God and do as much as I can to bring Him glory and point others to Him. Nothing else matters when...