For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us, and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 The Significance of Waiting for Jesus This time of year always brings back memories [...]
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our [...]
It was very early in the morning. While Peter denied knowing of Jesus, Jesus was going through some of the most disrespectful times in three separate and illegal evening trials. At some point during the evening, Jesus had an opportunity to see Peter. During this brief encounter, and as Peter denied Jesus for the [...]
10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Joy. Who's got time for it? [...]
Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3 As I think about the past eight months, I can understand why people are COVID tired. Day after day, waking up to the news of the ebb and flow of COVID spikes and deaths wears us out. Some see it [...]
With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 Sometimes when we see COVID, cancer, and other chronic illnesses, we start to lose hope over time. People fill hospital beds and spend their last days away from family. Maybe you're struggling with family relationships and [...]
Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Luke 13:24 There are no more ominous words written in Scripture. When the door shuts, it will not open. Do you understand the gravity of this statement? There will not be an amnesty [...]
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." Psalm 14:1 When you look around today at the violence, riots, unrest, licentiousness, and complete disregard for human life in many cases, you sometimes wonder if there is a God. I often find myself praying, "God, I know You're there. Please intervene." I pray, [...]
Many Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me all that I ever did." John 4:39 There is a false narrative that if a person lives a good life that he or she is an evangelist. In speaking with thousands of college students over the past twenty [...]
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. Ephesians 5:1 I always wanted to be a basketball star. It began with helping my dad put up the basketball goal over the garage and then finally moving it to a pole [...]