God gives wisdom, which is something for which we need to be thankful. The Scriptures tell us our Heavenly Father is wise, and everything He does is flawless. We have access to His wisdom through His word and the Holy Spirit. James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give …
Receiving the Holy Spirit when we believe is the greatest gift we will ever receive. Think about how the Holy Spirit has transformed your life and the work He is still doing. As Philip ministered in Samaria, something began to happen in people’s hearts as they heard the Good News of Jesus. As the Holy …
Salvation is only in Jesus, who gave His life for us on the cross. This enables us to come to faith and repent of our sins. Yes, Jesus is the only way people can go to heaven. Peter affirmed this truth as religious leaders confronted them. Peter and John prayed in the name of Jesus …
Jesus asked a curious question to an ill man. John 5: 6 When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” [1] This man had been seeking healing at the pool of Bethesda, along with many others. He had been ill for …
When Jesus met the Samaritan woman, He talked about living water, but what does that mean? While Jesus was traveling through Samaria on the way to Galilee, He stopped and rested by a well. While Jesus was resting, a woman approached the well in the heat of the day to fill her bucket. Then Jesus …
Don’t walk away from the Lord. This sounds like wise advice from a godly parent. Nothing is sadder in a person’s life than walking away from the Lord. That’s because there are eternal consequences to refusing the invitation of Jesus. The good news is this does not have to be you! If you don’t know …
Why does Jesus disturb people? Why are they afraid of Him? As soon as Jesus was born, people became disturbed. Matthew 2:1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the …
How do I live a life of faith in a changing world? The world has been chaotic throughout history, 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 Faith Helps …
A call to holy living is the voice of the Holy Spirit for every believer. You may have wandered from God’s plan for your life, but the Good Shepherd is calling you back. You may think you have strayed too far from God to return, but that is a lie from the enemy. When we …
Being slow to anger is a part of the character of God and one He wants us to emulate. Have you ever been in an environment where someone quickly became angry? When someone becomes angry, it changes the atmosphere like a thunderstorm. Instead of creating a thunderstorm with our words and actions, the Lord wants …