I recently asked myself the question: What have I given up to follow Christ? Have I really paid anything for this “free gift of salvation?” There was a certain ruler who came to Jesus and asked Him the question, “what… Continue Reading
What does giving it all look like? The Bible contains several examples of people who gave it all. Some of these include: Araunah (I Chronicles 21:23) Jesus (Philippians 2:6-8) Paul (2 Corinthians 12:15) The women who anointed Jesus (John 12:1-5;… Continue Reading
When was the last time you gave something your all or the last time you completely and totally spent yourself on something? We see it in sports all the time. After a close hard fought game the announcers many comment;… Continue Reading
What have you been thinking about this week? Our thoughts are a very powerful tool. They determine who we are, what attitudes we have and how we act toward other people. Jesus knew this truth and in Mark 7:21-23 was… Continue Reading
Paul made a pretty bold statement in Philippians 4:13 when he said “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” But I have to ask myself, could he really do anything he wanted through Christ? I mean come on…could Paul… Continue Reading
This is a very personal post. It is only one of my stories and it’s only through God’s grace and mercy that I can share it with you. I pray it helps those who can benefit from it. It is… Continue Reading
As followers of Christ we have to guard ourselves against “self righteousness.” Jesus had some specific words to those who “were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else.” (Luke 18:9). He told a parable of two… Continue Reading
Last time I covered seven signs that you have become the focus rather than Christ. In this post I want to share with you some attitudes we need to have for us to “decrease” or become “less and less.” John… Continue Reading
“He (Christ) must become greater and greater and I must become less and less.” (John 3:30 NLT). The above words were spoken by John the Baptist of which Jesus said of him; “I tell you the truth, of all who have ever… Continue Reading
One of my recent Bible readings took me to Nehemiah 8. As I was reading, I was amazed at how much the people of God loved to hear the reading of the “Book of the Law of Moses” and how they… Continue Reading