Many years ago in a land far away, some very religious people found out that they failed to recognize Jesus as the single most important part element to the life of a human. We are in danger now of downplaying the Son of God too. Each time we push off the thought of Him or... Continue Reading →
Die to the World
We often talk of dying to our world like we were taught by our Lord. But just as He stepped up and lived out His message as our example. We must pray for strength to be able to follow Him in the same sacrifice. Shall we ask the Lord to help us give up all... Continue Reading →
Submit to Authority
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 1st Peter 2:13 NIV They were not used to the bustle and traffic of the big city. They had driven up to the capital to visit some friends. So, they were trying hard to... Continue Reading →
Spirit Of
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2nd Timothy 1:7 NIV New workers to a large resort complex on a mountain in the Malaysian jungle were given a tour around the buildings. There were theme parks, casinos, shopping centers, restaurants, and... Continue Reading →
Christ to Live
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 Years back a couple took a trip to Asia. They had been married for a while and her maternal instincts began to stir. She had heard that people abandoned babies in China due to strict population laws. So she could... Continue Reading →
For Nothing
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!" Galatians 2:21 NIV There was a couple that invested in the upbringing of their child. They loved him and paid for him to go to private Christian school. After graduating from high... Continue Reading →
Throw Out The Net
He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. John 21:6 (NIV) Peter and a few of the Disciples are out on the dark water all night. They catch... Continue Reading →
Glorified!
When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. John 13:31 (NIV) A.W. Tozer spoke of paradoxes in the Christian life and faith. When we look carefully the Bible is full of them. Jesus is overwhelmed with the weight of emotion that comes over Him. ... Continue Reading →
Come After Me!
So Jesus said to the: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.¨ And at once they abandoned their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18 (New World Translation) Have you ever wondered what our reaction would have been that day if you and I were there and heard those words? Would we... Continue Reading →
