To see Jesus going camping and singing with children, having the Sabbath in many people’s houses with sinners, and taking the time to walk his mother to a different town in the TV series The Chosen, was enlightening. We see Jesus as fully man from a fresh perspective of everyday living. We see his personality and loving grace, which was…
There was a dark season in my life when I asked for help, but no one would give it to me. Nothing changed when I cried out for God to change the people around me and the abusive circumstances I was in. My everyday realities were hard and became very destructive. I had to decide if I was going to…
Would you be willing to be tortured and die for your faith in Jesus Christ? Would you renounce your faith if someone threatened to kill a loved one?
I remember applauding the fabulous floats and high school bands passing by during my first parade. The crowd’s enthusiasm was intoxicating, and I couldn’t help but join in. At the Palm Sunday parade, I wonder if some of the crowd was drawn into the celebration without realizing the realities of proclaiming Jesus as their King? What was Jesus thinking as…
When a soldier goes into battle, it’s vital for him to trust his leader to be willing to obey any command given to him. However, a soldier goes through boot camp and weeks of training that test his mental and physical capabilities. After completing these tests, a soldier knows his limits, weaknesses, and strengths. During this time of growth, he…
For thirty-five years of my Christian life, I never understood that it was my responsibility to learn how to grow in Christ. I assumed that my salvation would automatically make me grow and understand what it means to be Christ’s disciple. Boy, was I wrong! Jesus Showed Us How to Grow Our Faith When we look at the life of…