“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 The secular world condemns people … Continue reading
“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 The Christian faith has come under attack in our increasingly secular world. We are living in the age of enlightenment where many people feel that science and reason should rule over faith and belief in God. Most of the attacks … Continue reading
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through … Continue reading
“For fools speak folly, their hearts are bent on evil: They practice ungodliness and spread error concerning the Lord; the hungry they leave empty and from the thirsty they withhold water.” Isaiah 32:6 Introduction America is a different country today than even 20 years ago. It has become more secular … Continue reading
People were bringing little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to … Continue reading
“The angel said to the woman, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He is risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.’” Matthew 28:5-6 I was recently reflecting on our church’s … Continue reading
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19 It used to be that foreign mission trips were long, arduous, and full of uncertainty. At least that’s the way I viewed them as I was growing up. They also required a deep level of commitment. Only those Christians who … Continue reading
“When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ‘Sovereign Lord’, they said, ‘you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them.’” Acts 4:24 We live in a world that is full of violence, conflict, horrendous atrocities, and unending evil. All … Continue reading
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Psalm 95:7-8 I’ve often wondered why so many people are hesitant to accept Jesus when it seems to be a simple choice to me. Many won’t accept Jesus because they do not believe there is a God at all, … Continue reading
“Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to Him those He wanted, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach.” Mark 3:13-14 At the beginning of His ministry on earth, Jesus stepped out and … Continue reading