How do we KNOW that we know Jesus?

I learned a great question to ask a few years ago: "Have you come to a place in your life that you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to heaven when you die?" How would you answer that question? Some people say, "I hope so" Some people say, … Continue reading How do we KNOW that we know Jesus?

Betrayed, Yet Victorious

With anticipation the people wondered: when would the king be born? You can hear a mother telling her children, "Don't worry, my child. The king is coming." At Christmas we celebrate Jesus' birth. He was born to live the life we couldn't live, a life of perfection in every way. He died the death that … Continue reading Betrayed, Yet Victorious

Five truths about the resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity. When a person places their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, they are trusting in the finished work of Christ on the cross to pay the penalty for their sin and the bodily resurrection of Jesus proving he was God in the flesh and is … Continue reading Five truths about the resurrection

A way to escape each temptation

Temptations are everywhere. We are tempted to do things that are immoral, impure, and selfish; things that hurt us and hurt others; things that bring dishonor to God. We are tempted to lie, cheat and steal. We are tempted to gossip, slander and boast. We are tempted to lust for sex, power and money. We … Continue reading A way to escape each temptation

Winning Battles God’s Way

On the road to victorious Christian living, there are battles along the way. You have to overcome your pride, selfish desires and fears. You have to deal with challenges big and small that stand between you and the abundant life God wants you to experience. You battle against the world, the flesh and the devil. … Continue reading Winning Battles God’s Way

Overcoming Guilt

What is guilt? Here are two definitions. Guilt is the fact or state of having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law.  Guilt is a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong,etc., whether real or imagined. When we have offended someone, broken a law, or sinned against God, … Continue reading Overcoming Guilt