Miracles Get Our Attention
1 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to…
Be Reconciled to God
When Jesus ends his famous Sermon on the Mount, Matthew makes this remark about the people's response: 28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29because he taught as one who had authority, and not…
False Freedom
Truth is not determined by the culture: whether a right-wing dictator or a permissive culture. When we give way to lies, we are opening doors to the rejection of truth, and to a false version of freedom. We don't have…
Effective Faith
So many of the miracles and major turning points in the Book of Acts happened at set times of prayer, as practiced by the Jews and the Early Church. We are more likely to experience extraordinary times with God when…
The Call and the Promise
37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living…
How to Talk About Your Faith
4 Now he had to go through Samaria. John 4:4 (NIV) Why did Jesus have to go through Samaria? It's true that it was the most direct route from Jerusalem back to Galilee, but it was common for Jews to…
Is Giving to the Lord Worthwhile?
8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 You should expect God to bless you abundantly,…
How To Be Blessed
5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. 6 That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they will…
Money is Unrighteous: One Parable, Five Heart Issues
Jesus loves people. He loves all kinds of people, and in his earthly ministry Jesus seemingly loved to hang out with tax collectors and sinners. This scandalized the religious people who thought it was an outrage that Jesus would share…
The Rest of Your Life
One of the most restful pleasures of my life has been visiting my parents. For the last 24 years they've been living in a nice house in the middle of ten acres of woods, surrounded by literally thousands of acres…