Jesus isn’t interested in growing his fan base. He wants followers who sincerely want to be with and love Him. Not because He is egotistical, but because that’s truly what is best for us. True followers desire to know, live, and speak the truth in love. You see a fan doesn’t give up anything, […]
Being a believer should result in a longing to be with our wonderful Savior in heaven. There are days when we’ve had enough of living in this fallen world and are more than ready for the ultimate joy with no more pain no more tears! Along with this longing; however, is the heart of God […]
It stands to reason that if God is light: “This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” ~ 1 John 1:5 NASB And we are children of God: “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that […]
Let’s face it. Life is a challenge at best and sometimes we get so wrapped up in our circumstances we fail to see that God is at work in and through us. Cycles of defeat and unchanging circumstances can cause us to forget our mission and God’s plan for our lives. This I know: Our […]
If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, your mission is clear. There are no age, gender, or socioeconomic requirements. If you have surrendered your life to God, trusting completely in the person and work of Jesus, you are a disciple maker. Yes this may look different from everyone else in how you carry […]
Have you ever considered how far Jesus went to accomplish the Father’s plan? Not only did He willingly leave His place in heaven, but scripture says “He emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.” ~ Philippians 2:7 NASB Imagine the difference in relationship with His […]
As we wrap up the book of Acts, we see that Paul zealously continues to preach the good news according to the scriptures and God continues to make a way for him to do so. Paul’s prison ride to Rome was nothing less than a missionary journey with freedom to proclaim the Lord Jesus. […]
As I read chapter 25 I can’t help but compare this event to what happened to Jesus. Paul was called to suffer in a similar fashion to his Savior. There were serious charges without proof as the means by which to accuse. On the surface it is filled with injustice, but in the overall […]
Paul certainly had some enemies; ones that bound themselves under a curse to not eat or drink until they slay him. But God provided protection through his sister’s son. Paul’s mission was not yet over and if God was for him, who could be against him? Read Acts 23:12-35 1) What do you observe […]
Sometimes we have a tendency to forget that the “characters” of the Bible were real people with real fears and flaws. They needed encouragement in the same way you do; Paul included. We see that he cleverly starts a disagreement between the Pharisees and Sadducees regarding resurrection which gets him safely away from […]