How do I live a life of faith in a changing world? Throughout history the world has been a chaotic place, yet the Lord calls His children to be the salt and the light (Matthew 5:13-16.) The Lord wants us to make a difference in the world and those around us. Becoming a Person of …
God’s plans are amazing, an example is the creation of this world and all that is in it. Take time today to look around your natural world. Look at the trees, the clouds in the sky, the stars at night, and especially the people in your life. Think about what an amazing Creator we have. …
You may have heard it said, Jesus is our light and salvation. What does this really mean? Do you have a night light in your home to guide your steps if you get up in the night? Light is amazing because a small light can be seen for miles. Stars in the heavens are visible …
When you think of being led what comes to your mind? Being led is wanting to follow. You also may think about the relationship they have with each other. What is the Lord revealing to you as you read about being led by the Spirit? Why is being led sometimes difficult? The Scriptures compares people …
Have you found waiting on God’s timing to be difficult? Perhaps you are waiting for a prayer to be answered, to get married, to find a job, to get better after an illness or something else. I believe waiting on God’s timing is one of the hardest aspects of living the Christian life. One of …
Would you like your life to be transformed? I have found that following God’s Word is life changing. One of my friends from college has been dramatically changed since he came to faith as an older adult and began to read God’s word. If you are reading this, the Lord desires to spend time with …
Following God when it is difficult can be trying. Have you followed the Lord when it is difficult? It is at this time when you may feel you are alone against the world. Perhaps you chose to follow Jesus, and now life just seems too hard. Perhaps your unbelieving family doesn’t understand. What was important …
Do you need to be uplifted today? The fact that God is with us is an amazing, powerful reality that we should meditate on. Isaiah, the prophet, prophesized about the coming of a Messiah who would be with us. Isaiah 7:14 All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will …
Do you need hope with all that is going on in this chaotic world? I believe if we are honest with ourselves, we all need hope. Why do we have Bible prophecy? It gives us hope. Hope changes the way we perceive the present and the future. Merriam Webster defines hope: To expect with confidence. …
The fact that Jesus will save us from our sin implies we can’t save ourselves. This points out our dependence on God. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. [1] The Lord extends the free gift of salvation to …