Jesus’ words have a way of cutting to the core like no other thing. Whether yielded as invitation or warning they are powerful and not to be ignored. Here we find Him in a teaching moment with the Pharisees. He had been healing the physical ailments of the many and was challenged by them […]
As a high school graduate, I set off to make my way. I had been working since I was twelve and now armed with an education, I was ready to conquer the world. Little did I know the path I was on was really the world conquering me. I was pursuing wealth and title above […]
Before we put our trust in Jesus, we often think we’re a pretty good people. We can even recall the good deeds we’ve done if we’re questioned and we especially like to share how we’ve sacrificed for others so we look good. After we surrender to Christ, our life is no longer about our performance, […]
For years I was able to look good on the outside. “Managing” my sin while appearing like the well behaved child. I believed what I was doing was right and certainly better than most if not all who I knew. (Yes I was prideful and arrogant) This worked well until I was introduced to God’s […]
Freedom has always required intentional sacrifice. It implies a leaving behind of some form of bondage, whether great or small. That which holds captive is not willing to give in but will put up a fight. This is certainly true of the country we live in. Many men and women have given their lives […]
As a kid, I learned to adapt to my situation and took on the mindset that success is the best revenge. I out-performed person after person that came into my life, hoping and trusting in my own ability. This “Be the best” attitude worked great until I was made aware of my sin. My attempt […]
One of my favorite games to play is hide and seek. The thrill of being the last one found or quickly finding others is an adrenaline rush for me. I remember playing in the dark one night with our oldest 7 kids. I had gone to the trouble of climbing a set of shelves and […]
Somedays life has a way of crowding out truth and leaving us in a place of anxiety or fear. Scripture tells us perfect love casts out fear. The perfect act of love at the cross has conquered fear and death forever! The power and authority of this love holds every realm in its grasp; […]
It has been said that until we understand the depths of our sin, we cannot fully see the need and power of our Savior. This was certainly true for me. I spent the early part of my life trying to be a good person and convinced myself that I was. I was often called a […]
What a merciful God and loving Father we have! We were once dead in our trespasses happily letting our bodies do whatever they desired in accordance with every dark and evil force of wickedness. Without acknowledging Him, we carried on as children deserving His wrath. But God, being rich in mercy, had other plans […]