be free this season
How do you deal with your past? Do you carry around baggage of guilt and shame? What of your history? How many are your failures? If you’re living in the past, you can’t move forward. Stop wasting time trying to …
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Jesus brings division
Cop Jim Malone asked Eliot Ness in The Untouchables, “What are you prepared to do?” That’s a good question for us to consider. How far are you prepared to go? What stand will you take? Are you ready for war? …
Jesus calling
I get a lot of phone calls from people I know. I recognize their number on the caller ID and their voice is familiar – no problem. But then I get a lot of phone calls from people I don’t …
the majesty of God
The royal wedding of Harry and Meghan is over. It was a lot of pomp and pageantry, exquisite dress and formality. Polls show about 29 million Americans tuned in to watch the wedding on TV. Majesty, kingship, and lordship are …
life after death
Ready Player One, a movie about a video game, is out in movie theaters, and I confess: I enjoy playing an occasional video game. Sometimes it’s Madden or NBA Jams, or a little “old school” with Pac-man and Tetris. …
keep me near the cross
This is a refreshing reminder from Kevin DeYoung, to never forget or grow bored with the wonderful news of our Savior.…
the most costly and rewarding commitment
I don’t use social media too much, so I don’t have that many followers. Truth be told, I have in the negative numbers, and nowhere near what Oprah, Ellen, Kim or Justin has. Similarly, I don’t follow anyone on social …
Who is Jesus?
The most important question you could ever ask or answer is, “Who is Jesus?” Who do you say He is today? A great teacher, a good man? How you answer this crucial question has profound implications for your day-to-day life, …
Christ our comfort
Christmas is approaching fast. Maybe you are burdened and broken this season, dealing with a lot of issues that weigh you down. Finances, relationships, addictions, illness and loss can be overwhelming and sap your strength, sucking your life. Where can …
part of God’s promise
Napoleon said, “To be successful, promise everything and deliver nothing.” What is the value of a promise? What does a promise say about the person who makes it? We can be assured and thankful our God is successful by promising …