There is a lot of anguish in the world today. And there is a lot of distraction in the world today. But even with all the anguish and distractions, Christians have a burden to see people get saved, to be discipled, and to worship Jesus Christ....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Christian marriage, God is drawing a picture of his character, promises, and redemptive work in the world. We don’t always see that represented very well, and maybe we haven’t upheld that picture very well, but it is true...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Psalm 117 – Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! This psalm doesn’t explicitly contain every answer God...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Luke 9:51-56 – How often do people presume to be standing up for the honor of God, and yet they do so in a manner not worthy of his grace? How many of us would admit we have been this way at times? How do you react when you see someone in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
2 Timothy 2:8-10 – In this text, I see three prime directives for a faithful life that I like to call the A, B, C’s of faithfulness. Advancing the Gospel, Believing the Bible, and Committing to Christ. Advancing the Gospel (vs.8)...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I’m sure you’ve heard the advice, “Put God first in your life.” Perhaps you given that very advice to someone else. And it isn’t necessarily bad advice. But it can be. You see, people tend to compartmentalize their...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The parable of the talents, in Matthew 25:14-30, and the parable of the minas, in Luke 19:11-27, are not the same story. However, both the minas and the talents represent all the gifts or opportunities that God has given you. And both stories have...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus said, You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We often underestimate the power of God to turn our situations around. And he often does it, even in what seem to be the little things in life. God can transform the worst of things into the best of things. I mean to tell you that sometimes, the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Job 36:15 says that God delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity. You might know the story of Job. He was a good, godly man who had been going through tremendous suffering. He had been living right, and being...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
