Obedience is Love in Action

How does God know if you really love Him? Jesus stated it quite clearly: (NASB) John 14:23 “”˜If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.” Isn”™t that something?! Saying words of love doesn”™t make it true”¦to […]

Because Christ Lives”¦

Jesus was talking with His disciples during the Last Supper”¦His words are true, honest and forthright. He can be fully trusted to tell you and me the truth. (NASB) John 14:19 “After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also.” Jesus”™ […]

Jesus”™ Promise”¦

There are church-related homes where children are nurtured and loved. Many of these children have been abused in their family situations and some are without parents. Orphans today need godly parents who will love them, nurture them physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Perhaps you and your spouse are being “˜called”™ to be a parent […]

Prayer of the Week

(NASB) Psalm 100:1-5 “SHOUT JOYFULLY to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. 3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are his people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His […]

The Holy Spirit in Believers

Jesus knew there would be those who do not accept Him and He has told His followers that this would be so. He also gave His promise to those who follow Him to be given the great gift of His Holy Spirit. This promise is still in operation today. Do you know Jesus? Perhaps you […]

The Holy Spirit is: Counselor; Spirit of Truth

Halloween is a time of masks and witches, ghosts and goblins, princesses and swashbuckling heroes. How comforting to know that God does not hide behind a mask but is open and has shown Who He is through His Son and His Holy Spirit. God the Holy Spirit will always be an integral part of the […]

If”¦Then”¦

If words are backed up with actions ““ and those words/actions are based on the truths of God ““ then people will have the opportunity to see godly love at work. Obedience to God”™s commands is not an option with followers of Christ. If there is love for God, then obedience to His commands will […]

Faith”¦in Jesus & His Power

Jesus”™ power was exhibited when He died on the cross. (He intentionally stayed in that place of sacrificial death for you and me ““ that took staying power. See Matthew 27:39-40) Jesus”™ power was exhibited when He came to life from the grave of death. (No one can willfully come to life”¦this was an act […]

Faith”¦in Christ

A man named Habakkuk (an Old Testament prophet) and Paul (a follower of Christ in the New Testament) wrote and taught: “The righteous will live by his faith.” (See Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17) The faith of a Christian is to be in Christ alone. Our faith is to be in what He has done on […]

Seeking Evidence Concerning God

People who doubt or who malign the existence of God, many times do not want to give an honest look at the evidence which God has given about Himself. There are at least two men who have written books about their unbelief in God. One man set out to prove to himself that God was […]