Know Jesus and Proclaim Him

How well do you know the story of Jesus? What do you know beyond the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection? Do you know the purpose for it? Do you know what you are to do with that knowledge? Are you actively applying in your daily life? Are you doing what He wants you to do? EveryContinue reading “Know Jesus and Proclaim Him”

Jesus Prayed for You

Have you read Jesus’ prayer for you? Did you know He prayed for you? John 17 is that prayer. He prays over the disciples who were with Him and for every one of us who would become His followers later. His prayer is both intimate and profound as He speaks to the Father. Jesus isContinue reading “Jesus Prayed for You”

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”

Love God and Yourself

How do you view yourself? Do you think of yourself as a good person? Do you think of yourself as a bad person? Do you think of yourself as a sinful person? Are you proud? Are you shamed? Are you somewhere in between? Does it depend on the moment? We all have a general perceptionContinue reading “Love God and Yourself”

From Death To Life

Have you considered what it means to be dead? I know, it sounds morbid, doesn’t it? But are you dead now? Were you previously dead? Do you know others who are dead, even as they walk through life on this earth? Do you know what it is to be truly alive? We don’t think ofContinue reading “From Death To Life”

Sin Taken Away

Why did Jesus come into the world He created? We all know the answer, don’t we? But have we forgotten? Do we presume He came for some other reason? Do we think He came to make our lives free and easy? Do we think He came to give us everything we want? We know JesusContinue reading “Sin Taken Away”

Dying for Someone Else

Who are you willing to die for? Have you spent any time thinking about that question? Have you walked through a scenario in which you would need to make a life and death decision? Have you mentally prepared yourself for it? Does it cause you pause? Most people don’t want to think about it. TheyContinue reading “Dying for Someone Else”

Crucified for Us

How does the crucifixion of Jesus affect you? Does it only remind you that you have been forgiven? Does it only remind you that salvation is available to you? Does it only remind you that there is hope? Or does it have a much deeper meaning to you? Jesus’ crucifixion should affect us deep inContinue reading “Crucified for Us”

Everlasting Love

How long does love last? Will it last to the end? Do you wonder where love is? Have you experienced a deep, committed love? Are you looking for a love that will never end? Do you know there is an everlasting love available to you? We all look for love. We long for someone thatContinue reading “Everlasting Love”

Ultimate Love

Are you looking for love? Do you think you are unlovable? Is there someone you wish would show love to you? Do you realize that God loves? Do you say that isn’t enough? We all desire love. We may hide our desire. We may lie to ourselves, telling ourselves we don’t need love. We mayContinue reading “Ultimate Love”