The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) has moral lessons for us, even today. The son “learned his lesson” after leaving home then returning home in humility. However, he didn’t realize the advantages and blessings he had until he experienced the worst of times and circumstances. Our Father in heaven is a great and […]
Jesus had a destination in mind…and wanted to go to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. His disciples thought nothing of following Him into a boat. What did Jesus do? He slept. Matthew 8:23 A sudden storm came up on the Sea of Galilee… whistling through the pass of the high hills. Wind, […]
An ordinary day, ordinary men and women doing ordinary jobs – Until Jesus walks by, Until Jesus calls them to follow Him. Jesus walked by two brothers casting a net into the Sea of Galilee– one married, one unmarried. Jesus said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:18-19 Do you […]
Recently I had the privilege of going to Israel. The group I was with had quite a few married couples. When we visited Cana in Galilee, our Pastor led them in renewing their vows in a small chapel. It was a blessing to see those couples celebrating over 200 combined years of marriage! Jesus attended […]
When things go wrong or are not in keeping with your plans, how do you respond? Where do you place your confidence? From where do you gain confidence? Jesus and His disciples went to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. They were invited guests. Mary, Jesus’ mother was there also. John 2:1 When you attend […]
If you are threatened or are hurt by those without Jesus Christ in their lives – what do you do? It is easier to forgive people who say they do not believe in Jesus than those who claim to be Christians but are hurtful. People who claim to be Christian believers, those who intentionally harm […]
Followers of Christ, are you being ostracized, beaten, rejected, or jailed because of your faith in Jesus, your Savior? Jesus experienced rejection by His hometown… He gave them the marvelous message that He was Messiah… and they rejected Him. Your family, your friends, your hometown may be treating you in the same way because you […]
If you are a parent, are you a godly parent? Do you read and study God’s word to love your family God’s way? Raising children to grow and mature into strong, wise men and women with the grace of God leading them throughout their lives can happen! Why? Because of your godly parenting. Jesus grew […]
Follower of Christ, do you believe that nothing, no thing is impossible with God? Consider Messiah Jesus. The angel Gabriel was sent from God to Nazareth, a small town with a bad reputation. Could any good come from such a town? Yes! Impossible? No! Luke 1:26 Gabriel went to a specific home and found Mary, […]
Many years ago, I thought I was “okay,” “good to go” to heaven. I knew about Jesus as the Son of God. I was baptized at 12. I was a member of a church. But I was in the same “fix” as those without knowing Jesus at all! Jesus Christ was not my Savior. My […]