Category: Living for Christ

Jesus stood in Caesarea Philippi at a place known as the Gates of Hell, asking His disciples some incredibly important questions. The Gates of Hell was a red, gray and black hill, a rock formation with ledges carved into it where the Greeks and Romans had placed statues to their pagan gods. Exiting the base … Continue reading I Will Build My Church →

We can learn so much from Jesus. In John 17, we see Him praying to His Heavenly Father. He prays first for Himself, then for His disciples, then for all who will believe in Him through the centuries. That last part includes us - in the first century, on a hill in Jerusalem, Jesus prayed … Continue reading The Son’s Prayer to the Father →

People always want to know why things are the way they are. It's a natural part of being human, to try to figure things out. When it comes to sickness, disabilities, and other challenges, people want to know: Why is this happening? They ask things like: What did I do to deserve this? or Is God punishing … Continue reading Why Was The Man Born Blind? →

Restoration is beautiful. Whether you are talking about artwork, furniture, automobiles, or people, restoration is a wonderful and beautiful thing. Here are some great verses from James 5. James 5:19-20 (HCSB) 19 My brothers, if any among you strays from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20 let him know that whoever turns a … Continue reading Restoration →

[Note: to hear the sermon podcast to accompany this Bible study post, CLICK HERE] Prayer changes things. Prayer changes you. In James 5, we read some amazing words about calling on the Lord in prayer together with other believers. It's this authentic, humble, seeking the Lord together that is the heart of this passage. You can … Continue reading Powerful Prayer →

In James 5:1-11, we read about two things that won't last forever. Realizing the temporal nature of these two things will help you to live your life differently. You will begin to live your life in the light of eternity. Here are the two things from James 5: Your stuff won't last forever Your suffering … Continue reading It Won’t Last Forever →

Do you know people who are ALWAYS talking about tomorrow? You have a hard time getting them to focus on what needs to be done today because they are always dreaming about or planning for tomorrow. Also, maybe they are the type that is always bragging about how they are going to do this and that … Continue reading Always Talking About Tomorrow… →

When I think of Jesus, I think of a strong man. He was physically strong - a "carpenter" in those days was like a very strong construction worker today. He was emotionally strong - He never had a "meltdown." He was mentally strong, able to answer even the most perplexing questions thrown at Him by … Continue reading Proud or Humble? Respond the Right Way Every Time →

If you were cutting down a tree with a dull ax, your work would be extra difficult. Even with a dull chainsaw the work would be tough. To do anything well, you and your tools need to be sharp. Listen to the words of Ecclesiastes 10:10 -- Using a dull ax requires great strength, so … Continue reading Sharpen Your Ax →

Proverbs 16:9 (HCSB) 9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. Life is a journey. As a follower of Christ, we desire that every path we take be exactly the path the LORD wants us to take. In Proverbs 16:9, we are reminded that a man's heart plans his way. … Continue reading On a Journey with the LORD →