Fear of God
Not long ago, one of the highest compliments an individual could receive was to be called a God-fearing person. Today, to say that an individual is a God-fearing person would bring ridicule and scorn. As Christians, we must not lose touch with how important fearing God is to our spiritual success.
Defining the Fear of God [...]
Stand Up for What You Believe In
One way to become unpopular with many people today is to stand up for an absolute standard of right and wrong. It is just not the “thing” to do these days. When you stand up for what is right and wrong with any amount of conviction you may be ridiculed, laughed at, and even flat [...]
G.P.S.
This past week a Nevada couple followed bad directions from their vehicle’s GPS unit. It turns out their GPS unit sent them down a remote forest road where they ended up being stuck in snow for three days. The couple was rescued after they were able to get a signal from their cell phone to [...]
How Are Men Drawn To God?
What is it that makes one person seek to know God and to do His will and another person have no interest in spiritual things? There are several ideas of how a person is drawn to God. Some believe and teach that one is drawn to God through a dream or vision, or some irresistible [...]
The Ascension of Christ
The Ascension of Christ
Goodbyes are not easy, especially if we will be gone for a long time. One of the hardest goodbyes that anyone has to say is to an elderly family member or friend because we know it may be the last time we will see them. We have recorded for us in the [...]
Jesus Prayed…
At His Baptism“Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased” (Luke 3:21-22)
Before [...]
Stop Worrying
Most of us have a tendency to worry. Listening to the news these days can cause a tremendous amount of anxiety. We worry about our financial situation. We worry about whether or not we will have health insurance. We worry about terrorist attacks. We worry about our families. You name it we worry about it. [...]
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
There are so many things that are being said in the religious world today that go against what God has revealed to us in His word. Don’t believe everything you hear just because your preacher said it was true. I encourage you to be like the Bereans in that they “received the word with all [...]
Homosexuality & the Bible
It does not seem that long ago when homosexuality was considered a shameful act. Now, it seems that it is becoming widely accepted in our society. It has even come to the point where schools are trying to integrate “gay and lesbian” curriculum to children as young as five years old! The “gay and lesbian” [...]
Who Do You Say That I Am?
On one occasion Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” His disciples answered, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets” Then Jesus asked His disciples another question: “But who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-15). What [...]