Friends often become disciples by being pointed to Jesus by their friends. It is a natural way of becoming a disciple. We must trust our friends to Jesus, rather than keep them for ourselves without "ruining" a friendship by mentioning "religion." Jesus is called by several titles in this...
As saints of God, we are called to live lives that reflect His holiness and love. Our daily walk should reflect our faith in Him and our commitment to Him. Encouragement in Grief This verse can comfort those who are grieving the loss of a loved one who believed in the Lord, reminding ...
The past three Springs, our family has traveled from the desert of North Africa to green England. Each time we have visited our friends the Franklin family. They have refreshed us from a tall glass of milk to ordering our favorite Indian takeout to walks in London’s green space. Their c...
Verse 17. - And now Peter seems to have conquered, by his persistence, the heart of his Lord, and Jesus adopts the very phrase which Peter twice over had substituted for that which he had himself used; for he saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas (John), lovest thou ...
They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God ...
Many of us are driven by a mad movement toward drugs and alcohol.We are compelled to escape the pain, and for a little while it seems to work. (This is called “co-morbidity.” Which is ‘fancy talk’ for adual problem.) It’s like filling a bucket with corrosive acid. It will ...
There was a sermon series I listened to years ago called, “Death to Selfie.” It put into words perfectly what we struggle with so innately as human beings: self. Jesus died to self, knowing it was the key to joy. He rejoiced in serving others. Christ gave His time on earth to po...
Jesus' peace is a promise that he is with us forever -- "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20b).This peace of the Messiah was promised centuries before by the prophet Isaiah."He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, ...
And that even those who called themselves your friends would betray youand deny you – and that all but one would run and hide at the moment of truth. And knowing all that, having to minister, serve, heal, touch, teach,lovethe very ones who would utterly forsake youin your hour of gr...
I recognize that the following verse in Daniel pertains to the times of the “Tribulation,” and the people (saints) referenced are the Jewish people, but it does give us insight we can use into the workings of Satan. As long as he is the “prince of this world,” he will do all ...