Core Belief

How many true beliefs do you have? Not just a superficial belief but a deep down, heartfelt belief. Are there many of them? Do you believe your job will be there for you for as long as you want it? Do you believe you will live to be a hundred years old? A heartfelt beliefContinue reading “Core Belief”

Life and Death

What does it mean to be alive? What is death? Asking those questions from a human perspective may receive a few different answers, but it is likely they would all be of the same nature. But what if we asked the same two questions from a spiritual perspective? We generally associate life with breathing, heartsContinue reading “Life and Death”

Saving the Flock

What do you look forward to? Are looking toward acquiring more? Or are you merely hoping to make it through this day? Have you made the glory of this world your desire? Or have you discovered this world’s glory is nothing compared to the glory of eternity? We may look forward to many things. ThereContinue reading “Saving the Flock”

Be Noble

Have you experienced bad things happening? Have you seen evil in this world? Have you done anything to oppose evil? Or have you allowed evil to creep into your life? Do you long for justice to be done? Would you like to convert bad people to good? Bad things happen in our world. We mayContinue reading “Be Noble”

Honor One Another

Do you like competing in contests? What kinds of contests do you like? What kinds are you good at? Are you better at physical or sporting contests? Are you better at educational or memory contests? Have you thought about competing to be more like Jesus? We like to compete. There are hotdog eating contests, spellingContinue reading “Honor One Another”

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”

Forever Love

Do you feel loved? How much do you feel loved? Is the love you feel merely emotional, gushy, or fleeting? Or is the love you feel a committed, decisive, and long-lasting love? Do you know that God loves you? Do you know that Jesus loves you? Do you know Jesus is committed to you? AsContinue reading “Forever Love”

God is Always with Us

Are there things you love in this world? Do you love your home? Do you love your job? Do you love the great outdoors? Do you love your family? Are those loves equal? Do you love some more than others? Who or what is your greatest love? We love lots of things, people, and pets.Continue reading “God is Always with Us”

Extravagant Love

How is your relationship with God? Do you connect with Christ? Are you communicating with God on a regular basis? Do you only reach out when you are in trouble, fearful, filled with anxiety, or in dire need? Do you know you are loved by Christ? Our relationship with God depends as much on usContinue reading “Extravagant Love”

Showing God’s Love

Do you want the world to know that God loves them? Do you know how to make it apparent to them? Will you work to fulfill Jesus’ desire for all of us? Are you willing to stand in unity in Jesus Christ? Sometimes we make it very difficult to be loved by others. Sometimes weContinue reading “Showing God’s Love”