March 31: “Is It Necessary to Follow Jesus?”
Some people think that becoming a “believer” and becoming a “Jesus-follower” are two different things. They aren’t. They are two ways of saying the same thing.
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March 21: “Denying Self in Order to Follow Jesus”
In order to follow Jesus, we have to say ‘good-bye’ to whatever would hold us back. Yet, if we embark on that adventure, what is ahead far outweighs what we leave behind.
Read MoreJanuary 19: “Have We Taken What Is Free and Made it Cheap?”
God’s grace is free to us but it cost Him the life of His Son. So, the question becomes whether or not we believe in cheap grace or costly grace.
Read MoreJanuary 15: “How Much Should I Love the Lord?”
People typically love their parents and children a lot. Yet, Jesus tells us that we must love Him more than those special people. What does obedience look like?
Read MoreJanuary 14: “Be Shrewd as Snakes and Harmless as Doves”
A week ago, our Capitol Building was under siege by thugs, some of which were waving banners and posters with Jesus’ name on them. The Bible makes it clear that Jesus would have never participated in such criminal behavior.
Read MoreJuly 8: “I’m a Warrior in the Lord’s Army!”
7 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 10Psalms 142-143Jeremiah 4Matthew 18 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Joshua 10:8 (CSB): “The Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid of them, for I have handed them over to you. Not one of them will be able to stand against you.’” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): […]
Read MoreJuly 3: “Whose Side Are You On?”
4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 5-6:5Psalms 132-134Isaiah 65Matthew 13 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Joshua 5:13–14 (CSB): “When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua approached him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for […]
Read MoreFebruary 21: “The Power of Public Praise”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Exodus 4 Luke 7 Job 21 1 Corinthians 8 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “Jesus heard this and was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, ‘I tell you, I have not found so great a faith even in Israel.’” Luke 7:9 (CSB) […]
Read MoreFebruary 18: “The Purpose of Difficulties”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Exodus 1 Luke 4 Job 18 1 Corinthians 5 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.” Exodus 1:12 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): In Exodus 1, a new […]
Read MoreFebruary 16: “Four Areas In Which You Can Grow”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 49 Luke 2 Job 15 1 Corinthians 3 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.” Luke 2:52 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): In our verse for today, doctor Luke gives us the four […]
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