Stephen – A Faithful Man God can and will transform a tragic event into a positive result for His glory, especially if this event advances the implementation of “The Great Commission.” (Matthew 28:16) The early Christian church was growing at a tremendous rate. To assist with the task of helping…
He is Risen The foundation of the Christian faith is centered around Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection. The Son of God, Jesus Christ, took the punishment of your sin against God. He died on the cross for all sin, He was placed in a grave, and on the third day,…
God So Loved The World… The Holy Lamb of God, the sinless Son of God, willingly and knowingly allowed Himself to be arrested, persecuted, beaten, humiliated, scourged, pierced with a crown of thorns pushed into His scalp, and forced to carry His cross to His execution. Jesus also allowed Himself…
Jesus Demonstrates His Compassion The book of John the Apostle shows the divinity of Jesus Christ. This book is one of the most powerful stories in which Jesus shows His compassion, grace, mercy, and forgiveness to a sinner, found in the very act of her transgression. This woman was caught…
To Pay, Or Not To Pay… It’s Tax Time! Yeah!! Yeah right. What does Jesus say about paying taxes? Jesus said, In Luke 20:25, “…pay Caesar what is Caesars…” I wonder, is Jesus endorsing the payment of taxes? Well, yes and no, and now you say, Huh? What? Does He…
What Defiles a Man? What makes up the heart of a man? I have read the heart of a man is the primary ruling center of a person’s soul. A man is considered “good” or “bad” by what we see through his actions, by what we see in his heart,…
A Good Leader – A Good Follower of God Jesus, our Savior, our Lord, was first our servant. I have heard it said, to be a good leader, one must first be a good follower. Matthew 20:26 states: “…whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.”…
Nineveh’s Mercy Grace and mercy often work together as an example of God’s love, however, they are sometimes confused by some Christians. Both are very important, but God can also give each one separately. A very wise and Godly pastor explained it this way: Grace is favor given by God…
Temptation of Christ Temptation, guilt, shame, unworthiness, weakness of spirit, all of these destructive emotions are the result of Satan’s attempt to drag you away from God. The evil one will craftily lead you to a place where psychological warfare convinces you that you can never return to the love…
All Good Parents All good parents want to guide their children in a manner that will help them lead a life filled with joy and peace and respect for one another. However, every family goes through periods when their children become disobedient and somewhat stubborn. For instance, A caring parent…
Amazing Love from Time with God Have you ever considered the book of Hosea? While spending time with God a person has to realize this is not just a story about a prophet of God; it’s also a story of Jesus and the relationship between God and his people. It…
Nurture Any good relationship starts out as friendship. Especially the relationship with your spouse. Enjoying one’s company is a gift, not only from the person you’re with but from God as well. Building and growing that friendship is key to a healthy marriage between husband and wife. Sadly, how many…
Time with God Gives Vision Proverbs 29:18 As you spend time with God in Proverbs, we get a feel for the wisdom God gave King Solomon. Reading the written word of God gives us a glimpse into the thoughts of Jesus. As an example, Proverbs 29:18 gives us a glimpse…
Waiting on God Patience and waiting are required when you spend time with God. Friendship begins by spending time with a person. Time with God is a vital part of building a friendship with Jesus. However, what happens when your friend stays silent, you know He’s there, he just doesn’t…
Accountability Can Affect Time with God Don’t Lose Your Salvation My Story Hi everyone, I need to get a little personal here. There was a period of my life when I didn’t spend time with God. If you read my “about” page, I briefly mention a time when I was…
Learning About Love by Spending Time with God Spending time with God both through prayer and reading His word can help answer many of life’s tough questions. In fact the more time you spend with Him the more you will learn about His amazing love. One of the most wonderful…