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The Good Shepherd

Have you wondered or wished you had a guardian angel? Do you want someone who looks over you and keeps you safe? Have you searched for that person? Do you believe that person is your spouse or your parents? Would you believe there is someone who is looking out for your best interests? Having someoneContinue reading “The Good Shepherd”

Power of Jesus

How many times have you thanked God for raising Jesus from the dead on the third day? I have done it more times than I can count. Do you believe God raised Him on the third day? What if it wasn’t the Father who raised Him, but He raised Himself? Would that be significant forContinue reading “Power of Jesus”

Healed

Have you sacrificed yourself for someone else? Have you given up doing something you prefer to do something someone else wants to do? Have you had someone sacrifice themselves for you? Have you taken notice of their sacrifice? Have you acknowledged God’s sacrifice? If you are a good parent, you have sacrificed for your children.Continue reading “Healed”

Bond of Christ

Have you ever been ostracized? Was it because of your faith? Have you been physically beaten because you were a follower of Jesus Christ? Do you know anyone who has? Would you consider it commendable if you suffered because of your faith? Being ostracized, beaten, or suffering in any other way is not something weContinue reading “Bond of Christ”

Jesus In Prophecy

Do you get confused when you read prophecy? Have you wondered how some people can read it and make perfect sense of it? Have you taken time to study it? Have you studied the history and context surrounding the prophecy? Or have you read a few verses without it? Reading and understanding prophecy requires work.Continue reading “Jesus In Prophecy”

Know the Lord

Have you ever thought about where you come from? Have you thought about why you came to be? Have you considered who you belong to? Or do you think you belong to no one? Do you know who God is? Do you claim him as your Lord? Do you know that you are his? WeContinue reading “Know the Lord”

God Seeking His Sheep

Have you ever been lost and wish someone would come find you? Have you wished someone would help you find your way home? Have you been lost spiritually? Are you lost now? Do you know there is someone looking for you? Do you know that God is looking for you? Many people in this worldContinue reading “God Seeking His Sheep”

Burning Hearts

How often does your heart burn? How often do you feel an amazing sensation in your chest? When does that feeling come? Have you noticed it, considered it, and spent time understanding it? Is it just emotion or is it something far deeper than that? There are many things in our lives that can bringContinue reading “Burning Hearts”

Entire Bible

Have you heard people divide the Bible into two parts? Have you heard it said the Old Testament is about an angry God? Have you largely ignored the Old Testament? Have you only studied the New Testament? Have you considered the entire Bible is about Jesus? I have heard many people state they don’t readContinue reading “Entire Bible”

Love Deeply

What does it mean to you to have a change of heart? How does that change take place? Do you believe it to be your own work, one that you discipline yourself to complete? Have you been able to purify your heart? What is you are going about in the wrong way? We often hearContinue reading “Love Deeply”