Your Father commanded your eternal life.He will bring it to pass. He will cause it to be fruitful. Nevertheless, many did believe in Him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, so they would not be banned from the synagogue. For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.Then Jesus cried […]
Most people want to live a life that has meaning and purpose. Some people want it badly enough to invest heavily in preparation for the fulfilment of some project or work that matters, even to the point of 15 years of preparation in some cases. Generally, only the people who are playing a “long game” with regard to their intentions […]
When has “encouragement” been reduced to the lower level of “pep talk?” At half-time in a ball game, each team’s coach has an opportunity to give her/his team a speech on something. If they are losing, they need to be reminded of strategies or mindsets that might help them turn the tide. If they are winning, maybe they need to […]
How much of our “good news” is left if we remove the religion? Is our invitation to unbelievers an invitation to Sunday meetings? Are we inviting them to avoid the lake of fire? To what do we invite those who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs? I have become convinced that the only appropriate invitation is to meet Jesus. […]
At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first. Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, yet he did not go in. Then, following him, Simon Peter came also. He entered the tomb and saw the linen […]
The Word became fleshand took up residence among us.We observed His glory,the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father,full of grace and truth.(John testified concerning Him and exclaimed,“This was the One of whom I said,‘The One coming after me has surpassed me,because He existed before me.’”)Indeed, we have all received grace after gracefrom His fullness,for although the […]
An angel from the Lord released apostles who had been arrested by jealous government officials. He instructed them to go to the temple and instruct the people about the words of this life. Those words include the truth that Jesus is a Ruler and a Savior. Many signs and wonders were being done among the people through the hands of […]
“Brother Yun,” called by many the “Heavenly Man” because of Chinese Communist Party’s inability to silence or kill him, was imprisoned and tortured for his faith and his leadership of believers in China. Three quotes from him: “One of the most poisonous influences on many of God’s people today is that they are not allowed to actively participate in the […]
We do something stupid. The Holy Spirit points it out to us. We thank Him for showing it to us and thank Jesus for forgiving us and for paying for the sin Himself. We do the same thing again. What’s worse than stupid? Do you not know that the unjust will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: no […]
Repentance is having a changed mind. Repentance should, therefore, change behavior and attitude and values. If your changed mind does not persevere through the difficulties in life by faith, and becomes changed back to unbelief, it is possible to be stuck there. So – apply faith and patience to every aspect of your life. They are fruit of who Jesus […]