Salvation

James: Faith That Works

September 24, 2019

It was Abraham’s faith that produced his action. The picture is of a partnership: faith works to bring about the action. So faith and action always work together. His willingness to place his son on the altar and carry out the sacrifice flowed out of His faith, and gave evidence that his faith was genuine. Faith always works in concert with action. That’s a faith that works.

Rooted in Faith: Choices of Faith

July 23, 2019

Instant Gratification

Moses’ heart was with pleasing God. He would rather live for Christ, then be the richest man on earth. His value system was a kingdom value system, and it was this kingdom value system that dictated his choices. Can we say the same? Do we make our choices in light of the rewards of eternity or in light of what they can do for us today? There’s a tension here and we can all feel it: we are constantly being pulled toward the treasures of the world or the treasure of God’s smile. But choices based on faith choose eternities rewards over the rewards of earth.

Rooted in the Word, Part 3

May 27, 2019

I don’t know of anything more discouraging than life without hope. And God’s Word gives us hope in spades! Hope to change. Hope that no matter what chaos is swirling around us, God is in control. Hope for help in whatever we are facing. Hope for encouragement when our souls are downcast. Hope for forgiveness when we blow it. Hope in the truth that God will never let you go. Hope in the face of suffering and death. And hope for the day when we see Jesus face to face. God’s Word can give you hope.

Rooted In Salvation, Part Two

March 12, 2019

At some point anyone who takes a good hard look at who Jesus is must draw a conclusion about Jesus. After all, if Jesus is just a teacher, then how can he forgive sins? And if he’s just a good moral example, how can he raise the dead? And if he’s simply a prophet, then how can he feed the multitudes with just two fish and five loaves?

Rooted in Salvation, Part One

March 5, 2019

All three of these: the world, the flesh and the devil are actively at work in our culture today and are bent on keeping us enslaved to sin and from living the life God intended for us to live. And so trapped in this matrix, living under the delusion that this world is all there is, we search for life with no moral compass in a culture that keeps pushing God out. But at the end of the day, we are left with the question: Is this all there is to life? Something, no someone is missing: The true source of life and meaning – God Himself. This is why God sent Jesus. Only Jesus can satisfy your soul. Only Jesus can save you from a life devoid of meaning.

The Game Changer

January 10, 2019

The more you allow grace to do its work in you, the more the passions of the world begin to loosen their grip on you. The cravings of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the boasting of what you have and do – those things that so characterize the pursuits of the world… they are weakened and even put to death by grace.

When Love Came Near

December 27, 2018

No one is outside the realm of God’s grace! If God’s message of great joy was for these shepherds, then His message is for anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never darkened a church door. It doesn’t matter if you’ve spent all your life far from God. It doesn’t matter how worthless you feel or how sinful you’ve been. God’s message of good news is for YOU. It’s personal! Jesus was born for YOU.

Love Does: Loving Under the Influence

December 4, 2018

God created you to test positive for L.U.I. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always… Read More »

The Life: The Good Leader

March 18, 2018

People are always his first priority. You are his first priority. He knows you. He knows your name. He knows your personality. He made you the way you are. Not only that, He knows your weaknesses and your flaws. He knows your fears and your needs. He knows everything about you. He holds you close to His heart. This is what makes Jesus the good leader.

The Life: No One Like Jesus

February 17, 2018

If you believe that Jesus is the heir of all things, including your life – that means you belong to Him. He created you. He gave you your personality, your passions and your abilities. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. And that means when you trust Jesus to lead your life, no one knows you better than Him. And because He loves you with a sacrificial love, no one will love you better than him.