And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” 17 And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good, but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18 Then he said to Him, “Which…
“Joey, Joey, has anyone seen my son?” This was the cry of a frantic mom looking for her lost son. I know from personal experience the panic and fear that can overtake you when you lose sight of your little one. Unfortunately, grown-ups can also become lost. How We Can Get Lost We must all know Satan’s playground is the…
In a football game, you can’t dispute the physical power of the players. However, all their power disappears when a referee makes a ruling. The referee has the authority to control the power. These realities are parallel regarding God’s authority and our perception of power. Ultimate Authority and Power are God’s Alone Ultimate Authority: “For by Him all things were…
Growing up, I cringed when it was time for PE, Physical Education class. I wasn’t an athlete, nor did I have the desire to be the target of a twenty-mile-an-hour ball coming toward my face or body. Because I disliked being hurt, I was the last one picked for team sports. Where do you fit in when you are not…
Howard Hughes, Bruce Lee, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Joan Rivers, and hundreds of other well-known people died from alcohol or drug abuse. These names don’t include all of the famous people who committed suicide. How can people who were admired by the world and seemed to have everything be drawn into the destruction and death of alcohol and drug abuse?…
Jesus told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to…
So many people professing to be Christians are unaware of God’s truth or refuse to obey it. They twist, ignore, or misinterpret God’s word to fit their sinful desires instead of changing their sinful flesh desires to follow Yahweh, the ONE true God. They refuse to live under God’s and Christ’s authority, mandates, covenants, and commands. These realities are not…
“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…
“This face cream will make you look ten years younger for only $19.99.” The promise sounded great until I read the fine print. I realized I had to buy a kit of face products, four times the original cream’s cost. Whenever an initial offer or promise is altered in any way to draw you into a different agreement, it is…