Two Easy Steps For Every Jesus Follower Jesus uses his followers when they are willing to take two steps. These aren’t magic steps. They are powerful & simple, practical & impactful. These two steps make a difference. The First step is to SPEND TIME WITH JESUS. I know this is a bit ridiculous but … read more →
Why and How to lead family devotions Being a godly parent means taking responsibility for the spiritual growth of my child. While it is great to lean on the help of a local church, the Bible makes it clear that mom and dad are called to be the primary spiritual provides for their kids. Deuteronomy … read more →
In what way is God’s glory hidden from the unbeliever? Why is God’s glory so important for humanity? (2 Corinthians 4:3-4; Romans 1:22-25) Why might someone believe God’s glory is antagonistic to their freedom? Why is this not true? How does God reveal his glory (2nd Corinthians 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:16)? What … read more →
Isaiah 26:3 (NASB) “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26 was written by Isaiah for the land of Judah as a song of praise for the blessings of the Messiah’s kingdom. Among those blessings is perfect peace. Verses 3 and 4 go together beautifully and … read more →
John 14:27 (NASB) – “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” Peace (Greek = eirene) means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that a person … read more →
John 14:1-6 (NASB) “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will … read more →
1 John 5:11-12 (NASB) And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. Our next series of verses are about assurance or inner … read more →
1 John 5:14-15 (NASB) This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. These verses offer one of … read more →
Hebrews 4:16 (NASB) Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. This wonderful verse gives us the who, what, where, why, and when of prayer. Who? Let us… The exhortation of Hebrews 4:16 has your name … read more →
Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. God’s Word discerns the heart. God’s Word promises rest to … read more →