http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk8ERxqCZqQ This short video encapsulates the vision that Jesus had for believers when He said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." The word go is an action verb that expresses the idea of always moving. Therefore, Christians shouldn't be waiting for others to come and join their church. Instead, Christians must be... Continue Reading →
Everyday is a Special Day
"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it (Ps. 118:24)." Christmas is over. I understand the melancholy you feel. It's time to put down the tree, lights, and decorations. It's time to say goodbye to your friends and loved ones. The laughter and good conversations you had... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Anger With Grace
"A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back (Prov. 29:11)." In the spring of 1894, Boston hosted a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles that ended in a disaster. Infielder John McGraw, also known as Little Napoleon and Muggsy, got into a fistfight with the Boston third basemen.... Continue Reading →
3 Ways People Lie
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor (Ex. 20:16)." A Jewish rabbi, known by the community as a friendly and trustworthy man, lived in a small town for a number of years. He was highly involved in service projects and volunteered his time to make the town a safe and positive environment. One... Continue Reading →
RETHINKING CHURCH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTuj_QcrE6E Francis Chan, former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, CA and author of the best-selling book Crazy Love, discusses four aspects concerning the mission of the church. 1. The Church is a family that loves one another.2. The Church is determined to get the message of the good news of Jesus... Continue Reading →
Christian Wisdom Involves Weekly Accountability And Prayer
I encourage you to have an accountability check-up with a friend, relative, or pastor that you know well. Here are specific questions that you can ask one another as you meet at Starbucks, work, church, etc. 1. How had God blessed you this week? What went right? What problem consumed your thoughts? What went wrong?... Continue Reading →
What Is The Judgment Of God For Sin?
"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God (Heb. 10:26-27)." The text is not declaring that if you sin once after receiving the knowledge of the truth,... Continue Reading →
Warning Signs from God
"For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries (Heb. 10:26-27)." Warning signs. We see them every day. On the road. How many of you had... Continue Reading →
Knowing God is a Personal Relationship
"Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for... Continue Reading →
What Does Genuine Repentance Look Like?
"From that time on, Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven has come near (Matt. 3:2)." Imagine that you have a warm, juicy, raw piece of steak on the table getting ready to be placed on the grill to eat. In order to protect it from being eaten, you put a... Continue Reading →
Conform to Jesus 