The world is dark without Jesus, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. The Father sent His Son Jesus into the world to call people out of the darkness. John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to …
The danger of turning away from God has been a peril throughout the history of humanity. Satan loves to deceive us into thinking we can turn away from God without consequences. If you have turned away, the Lord calls you back to Himself in His mercy. He is the Good Shepherd who cares for lost …
Jesus takes our punishment on the cross as our loving Savior. We should meditate on and be thankful for this. We could not pay the price for our sins, so the Lord, in His mercy, and grace, sent His Son Jesus into the world. Through His death, the Lord made a way for us to …
It can be surprising when hardships become a blessing. This concept is hard to fathom when you are in a difficult situation. A friend had a baby born with many physical handicaps that lived less than one year. Although this child’s life was short, she was loved, cared for, and impacted many people. She was …
What do I do when friends let me down? It is only a matter of time, and people will let you down because of our sinful nature. People are selfish, including each of us, and we often put our needs above others. The people you depend on, such as friends, family, and co-workers, may at …
God’s timing is always perfect. Have you ever wrestled with God’s timing? As people, we are often impatient and want God to move quickly or answer our prayers in the way we desire. The Lord sees the big picture, like a sailor in the crow’s nest, and makes the best decisions even if we don’t …
Pray not to fall into temptation. This is something that we should be praying about daily. As sinful people, we are easily tempted and led astray, which can have various consequences. The Lord knows our weaknesses and has equipped us with the power of prayer to help us be overcomers. James 5:16 The prayer of …
Are you struggling with God’s will for your life? One of our most significant challenges as believers in Jesus is growing in faith, so we are interested in God’s will and then follow it. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by …
Pray with me can be a humbling request. When we ask others for assistance, we admit our weakness, and our need for the Lord and others. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” [1] The Lord clarifies there is power in prayer when we meet, and …
We all have blind spots, and one is the blind spot of overconfidence. We can set ourselves up for failure when overconfident because we don’t perceive the obstacles ahead. When Jesus warned Peter and the other disciples that they would fall away, they quickly replied they would not. Their overconfidence would soon be tested as …