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…
“I accepted Jesus is my Savior, so now I can live my life without worrying about hell.” This statement misleads many nonbelievers and believers. Jesus didn’t only come to earth to teach and show us how to live for God; he sacrificed his life and paid the judgment for our sins. We are saved by grace through faith in Christ…
“Mommy, can we get a puppy? I promise I’ll take care of it.” Many children make this plea to their parents. However, parents realize loving a fuzzy puppy requires commitment, responsibility, and obedience. It’s not all fun and can seem like suffering at times. Committing to a relationship, animal, or job requires responsibility and can involve suffering. In your commitments…
Blood is dripping from Christ’s face. I want to look away, but I see something supernatural. Jesus looks at me with unconditional love, forgiveness, and grace, covering every sinful thought, attitude, word, or deed I have done or ever will do. Jesus is dying for me, and every person ever born. Jesus took the punishment for the sins of everyone…
God is good and just. If I try my best and ask for forgiveness, I will go to heaven when I die. God just asks us to believe he exists and do our best. No one is perfect, and we all sin, but that’s not evil. There are various degrees of sin and evil, so surely hell is for the…
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…
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. (1 Cor. 16:13-14, NLT) Jesus did everything in love. Therefore, as his disciple, we must commit to doing everything in love. Jesus is our example and proof that even in our human condition, we can live in his pure love. Jesus shows us…
“If I were leading my company or church, I would make them great!” Many people make this statement without knowing the realities of leadership. The first problem with their opinion is the word “I.” When we place our imperfect self as the ultimate focus of wisdom and knowledge, we will fail. Great leaders, who are disciples of Christ, like Billy…