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Jesus is your eternal reward

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father ...

TOPICS: 1 John 2, fame, freedom, honor, joy, money, perspective, power, rewards, riches, righteousness

Jesus is your faithful forgiver

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) ...

TOPICS: 1 John 1, fellowship, forgiveness, grace, repentance, righteousness, sin

For or Against

"Have you considered following Jesus on a part-time basis? Here's His response..." ...

TOPICS: christian living, Christianity, commitment, deception, discipleship, following, Luke 11, salvation

God’s promises are on their way

The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but ...

TOPICS: 2 Peter 3, faithfulness, fulfillment, hope, judgment, promises, repentance

God is your gracious rescuer

"Even when you totally fail, if you're in Christ, God's grace still remains on you!" ...

TOPICS: 2 Peter 2, deliverance, favor, fear, grace

A House Divided

"Jesus isn't trying to restrict your freedom, He's trying to rescue your future." ...

TOPICS: choices, commitment, compatibility, destiny, future, Luke 11, marriage, partnership, wisdom, yokes

God has granted you the ability to grow

"God's plan for you is not that you would become a weak recipient of spiritual welfare, but a strong participant in spiritual warfare." ...

TOPICS: 2 Peter 1, calling, empowerment, growth, power, redemption, responsibility, sanctification, spiritual warfare

Get Back on the Bike [An Encouraging Word]

“Why does this always happen to me?” Bradley had fallen a second time on his bicycle, his 7-year old, 72-pound frame tangled up in steel ...

TOPICS: failure, falling, hope, John 16, perspective, resilience, trouble

God calms the anxiousness of the humble

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, ...

TOPICS: 1 Peter 5, anxiousness, control, fear, humility, pride, worry

Jesus shares His glory with the faithful

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ...

TOPICS: 1 Peter 4, faithfulness, glory, Hebrews 12, Hebrews 5, reward, suffering, trial

Serving and Sitting (Luke 10:38-42)

While they were traveling, [Jesus] entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who ...

TOPICS: activity, balance, discipleship, learning, meditation, prayer, Receiving, rest, Work

God’s blessing goes beyond your suffering

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled… (1 Peter 3:14) The ...

TOPICS: 1 Peter 3, blessing, faithfulness, hope, pain, persecution, perspective, reward, suffering

Three Acceptances

To accept the world as it is without losing hope; this is the great journey of adulthood and maturity. To accept people for who they ...

Anniversaries and Expectations [An Encouraging Word]

Two years ago today, my wife and I said “I do,” and we’re not doing a thing to celebrate. Why not? First, we both work ...

TOPICS: change, commitment, disappointment, expectation, hope, marriage, new things, relationships, wedding

Preconception and Revelation (Luke 9:43b-45)

While everyone was amazed at all the things He was doing, He told His disciples, “Let these words sink in: The Son of Man is ...

TOPICS: belief, faith, honesty, knowledge, Luke 9, open-mindedness, skepticism, truth, understanding

God chose you to belong to His people

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of ...

TOPICS: 1 Peter 2, belonging, church, community, fellowship, relationships

Waking up to Jesus (Luke 9:32)

Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, and when they became fully aware, they saw His glory and the two men who ...

TOPICS: denial, encounters, faith, honesty, Luke 9, perspective, self-deception, sleep, trust, vision

True Salvation (Luke 8:4-15)

The Parable of the Sower and the Soils As a large crowd was gathering, and people were flocking to Him from every town, [Jesus] said ...

TOPICS: faithfulness, false conversion, Luke 8, obedience, repentance, salvation

God has an eternal inheritance for you

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to ...

TOPICS: 1 Peter 1, future, heaven, hope, inheritance, perspective, reward

Nightmares [An Encouraging Word]

It was 4am when my son’s little hand rapped loudly on our bedroom door. The “shave-and-a-haircut, two bits” pattern I taught him echoed through the ...

TOPICS: courage, faith, fear, Luke 12, presence

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