Following God changes our priorities is shown repeatedly as the good news of Jesus transforms people. Jesus transformed a friend who, earlier in her life, was a drug addict headed for destruction. Now a recovered drug addict, she is a successful nurse and speaks on the transformation that Jesus can do in your life. You …
Fishing for people is one of the greatest gifts the Lord can give us. I am always amazed the Lord involves us in His work, especially fishing for people. Jesus loved being around fishermen and fishing. Peter may have been an experienced fisherman, but Jesus was more knowledgeable about fishing because he made them. Jesus …
When we feel unworthy, we may smile and act as if everything is okay, even if we aren’t. I wonder how negative, destructive thoughts tell many that they are not worthy. Sometimes these thoughts of not being worthy go back to childhood when someone close to us said we did not measure up. Unfortunately, …
Learning from Jesus is transforming as we put His word into practice. Take a moment and think about how the Lord’s word has affected you. Perhaps you didn’t even realize it was changing you. I remember doing a weekly Bible with one of my friends and those he employed in his small business. We would …
You are drawn to God’s word by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes when people are desperate, they are drawn to God’s word. A Bible may have laid dormant in a home or hotel room is now opened, declaring the Good News of Jesus. At other times believers are comforted by His word during trial. The …
We see God’s mercy in covenant as God makes His promises from father to son to grandson. God had made a covenant with Abraham. Genesis 12: 2 I (God) will make you (Abraham) into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those …
Many throughout history have been persecuted for faith in Jesus. In 2004 I went to Russia on a mission trip and met Pastor Alexander. He had been imprisoned in the gulag for years for passing out Christian tracts. I had never met a person imprisoned for their faith before. Through this experience, the Lord matured …
“Lord, use me” is a common prayer of mine. Do you want to be used by God to do amazing things in His Kingdom? I believe that each person wants to make an impact in the world. We seem to have a built-in desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Some seek to …
Showing concern for others can make a difference. How does it make you feel when someone shows sincere concern for you? I believe most people feel uplifted when someone is concerned about their life. We often become discouraged when no one notices when we are struggling. The Apostle Paul gives us insight into the importance …
God still has more for us. Here is an example. Our church had sponsored a mission trip and a young man who wasn’t a believer signed up. He liked one of the girls that was going, and the trip sounded more exciting than staying home. This young man was a good student and intended to …