“I would give my life to save my child, family, and friends” would be most people’s response to this question. However, would you be willing to die for Hitler, Mussolini, or Ted Bundy? Do you love and believe in someone so deeply that you are willing to endure torture, a terrible death, or have a loved one murdered to remain…
I’ve heard many nonbelievers and Christians say, “If Jesus would just come down to earth again, show me miracles, or answer my prayers (the way I want), then I would believe or have more faith.” I praise God and Jesus every day that their love for us is not based on our performance. Their hearts must be sad when people…
How can anyone be holy since we are all imperfect and sinful? If you can’t be holy, then what’s the point of trying? How can God call us to be holy, and what does it really mean? Myths About What Holy Means Many people’s definition of holy comes from their perspective, understanding, and experiences. Because there are millions of imperfect…
Where is God? Do you see or sense him? Do you realize that you were knit together in your mother’s womb and given your first breath by your loving Father and Creator, God? It took decades for my heart, soul, and spirit to partially grasp and be conscious that God, creator of all things, created me, and he sent Jesus…
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. (1 Peter 5:8-9, NLT) Have disciples of Christ become apathetic: to have no feelings, interest, enthusiasm, or concerns about learning and obeying the ways of God and Jesus?…
Why are so many Christians busy serving in the church yet unhappy, unsatisfied, and not talking or acting like Jesus? Do we ever read about Jesus hurrying, running, or overdoing himself to try and please God or people? How did following Jesus become a list of works void of his love, respect, kindness, words, and actions? What is Contentment? Contentment…
My husband and I moved into our new home in 2021, in the middle of COVID. We are the first people to live in our beautiful new home. It would be terrific if our home would stay new forever. However, over time the structure will endure wear and tear and need repairs. Our human condition will also break down. Over…
What perfect, unchangeable, unconditional loving entity can we trust in this broken world? Can you trust imperfect people, wisdom, or knowledge? Can you place all your trust in your flawed self? What is Trust? In Hebrew, trust is a verb for feeling confident, carefree, entrusting yourself, and hoping. In Greek, trust is confidence, reliance, trustfulness, trustiness, faith, credit, loyalty, and…
What happens when I die? This question brings great anxiety to people who don’t know Jesus Christ. People listening to world religions can be misled to believe they have three options. If they are a good person or they believe in a god, they will go to a better place, they get to start over, or they will disappear into…