Some Christians take Christ´s every instruction as if the words were meant for them. Making His words pertinent to us allows those words to teach us. It solidifies Jesus as our Teacher. It honors and glorifies Him. It leaves us at His feet with a need for Him as big as life. Jesus warned us... Continue Reading →
They Laughed at Jesus
Everything begins with God, the Creator. Then it plays out in our known universe in His intended ways. In the end, it returns to lift higher still the name of the One who created and sustains it. We are included in this cycle and can choose to work toward heaven´s goals, or not. We can... Continue Reading →
What Manner of Man
The men marveled, saying, “What kind of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Matthew 8:27 Jesus had just calmed the sea and winds by uttering a few simple words. The whole world seemed about to end for those out at sea that night. The next moment, all was completely calm.... Continue Reading →
Make Us Clean
Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.” Matthew 8:2 (Wednesday The Bible becomes the living word of God when it moves us in our day. Words written ages ago lift and draw us into contact with the Divine. Instruction seeps in and... Continue Reading →
Stop Being the Gentiles
Christians have this direct and beautiful instruction from our Savior. If we cling to His words as we claim, His words give us a clear picture of what our lives should look like. The problem is that we live in a sea of distractions and our nature runs after them instead of our Lord. Jesus´... Continue Reading →
How Prayer Helps
Even young children can find great comfort and strength in praying to the Lord. The secular world also acknowledges the positive effects of going to God. But the benefits of prayer are much greater than a lighter outlook on life. The Divine is an intelligence and a force of unimaginable and limitless boundaries. When we... Continue Reading →
Who We Turn To
Because Christians care about where we stand with God, we often overlook our need for Him. We are over the big hurdle because we have professed our faith. God is ours, we say, and then we look around at each other to see what we should do next. Or, we throw ourselves into a sea... Continue Reading →
Knowing God is Near
God holds wisdom and power we cannot fathom. Yet still, the Lord turns His attention to us, His children. We can turn from our ways and look to Him. When we do, we realize He has never been far from any of us. The new position we find ourselves in is most powerful. All of God's... Continue Reading →
Love Enemies
Christ teaches some things that we struggle to get the hang of. He says not to love only those who love us but also those who have it in for us. This may sound easy, but it´s not. Loving those who treat us right doesn´t score many points in spiritual realms. God calls for a whole... Continue Reading →
Choose God´s Spirit
Life can be a struggle. If things don´t just fall into order, we must often fight to stay afloat. For most, this battle continues our entire lives. But it doesn´t have to be this way. The Bible paints us another picture. God Himself calls us to another Spirit. Unlike our spirit, which has limitations, His... Continue Reading →
