Jesus had a special prayer (identified as the High Priestly prayer) before He was arrested and sentenced to die on the cross. He prayed: (NASB) John 17:4 “I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.” The dictionary defines “˜glory”™ as: “exalted honor or praise”. Jesus brought […]

What is the definition of eternal life according to Jesus? (NASB) John 17:3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” The “˜they”™ are the followers of Christ Jesus. Are you one of the “˜they”™? If so, you personally know God, “˜the only […]

What time is it? This is a common, everyday question. But what time is it”¦in your spiritual relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? Jesus was praying to His Father and He recognized the time had come”¦the time toward which all of His earthly life had been headed. (NASB) John 17:1-2 “JESUS SPOKE these things; and […]

What have you got in your life which you are hanging onto”¦tightly? If you have not turned it over to the Lord God, how can He bless you with His leading? Letting go of a long cherished dream is hard! It is not impossible, but it is beyond difficult. One way to release your deep […]

(NASB) Psalm 148:12-13 “Both young men and virgins; Of men and children. 13Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven.” Whatever your age, whoever you are, God”™s word says: 13 “Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone […]

Biographies of followers of Christ Jesus attest to “˜real life”™ people who keep their thoughts, hearts, words and actions fixed on the Lord. And God gives them His peace. No matter if their circumstances are depressing or even dire, their faith remains in Christ Jesus. Faith based on emotions will not be enough when troubles […]

Where do you go to “˜hide”™ or “˜escape”™ in your everyday world? Why do you “˜run away”™ and “˜hide”™ or “˜escape”™? What do you use as your “˜escape route”™? Perhaps you play computer games”¦hours on end; or you read, or you watch TV, or you find other avenues of escape. Some use drugs or alcohol […]

(NIV) John 16:29-30 “Then Jesus”™ disciples said, “˜Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.” Jesus talked with His disciples on the […]

2010″¦a road stretching out before us into this New Year”¦ No one knows what will be encountered on this road, but for the followers of Christ we can be sure of our destination. Jesus knew His destination as He talked with His disciples on the path to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus knew where His […]

2010 has arrived”¦If you have received Jesus as your Savior into your life, you have wonderful news to share with others. Keeping your focus on the Lord Jesus will transform your thinking and your motives. Sharing the Good News takes prayer, persistence and patience as you practice the presence of God in your life. That […]