There is always a remnant that is faithful to God. I remember visiting a large Greek Orthodox church in Russia in 2004 called the Green Church. As we entered the church, I saw several older women gathered for prayer. What had these ladies endured in their lifetime to remain faithful to the Lord? How had …
God called the prophets and believers today to proclaim God no matter the response. I remember preaching a funeral message many years ago where a relative of the deceased was an atheist. After the service, he confronted me because I had proclaimed the good news of Jesus. The comforting words of Jesus touched many who …
Resisting God hardens our hearts. You may not be aware of this as you make subtle decisions that resist the Holy Spirit. Like soil erosion, having a hardened heart does not happen overnight. The word “heart” is an important word used in the Bible and is crucial regarding our spiritual condition. When I have a …
Send me! Nothing changes a person more than responding to God’s call to go forward to build His Kingdom. Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” Isaiah said, “Here I am. Send me.” 9 And he said, “Yes, go. [1] We …
Paul speaks about how we are redeemed for a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. [1] Many people may think life is about following their dreams, but that is not what the …
Seeing ourselves compared to God’s holiness makes us suddenly aware of our sinfulness. In life, we compare ourselves to others and think we are not too bad and better than most. The problem in comparing ourselves is that we can develop a false image of ourselves as we try to elevate ourselves. As God gave …
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be in heaven? As we go about our daily lives, thoughts of heaven may not be something we spend much time on. Yet, for every believer, heaven is just a heartbeat away. 1 Corinthians 2:9No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no …
Praise the Lord for what He has done. This praise should be the words on the lips of every believer. If you know Jesus as your Savior, the Lord prompts you to raise your voice to give thanks. Think about how Jesus is working in your life and the lives of people worldwide. As we …
Where does true joy come from? This is a puzzle to most of the world. The Lord tells us that true joy comes from giving up our will for His. Sometimes it takes finding the world’s narrative is false before we realize the Lord has been correct all along. As I graduated from college, we …
Trusting the Lord helps me overcome is a truth that we see throughout the Bible. There are many trials in life, and as we trust the Lord, He enables us to move forward even when it seems impossible. You may be in a situation you cannot overcome with your own strength, and the Lord calls …