The Apostle Paul talked about many things in his letters to Christians throughout the Mediterranean area. After all, he wrote a large portion of the New Testament. The verse below may be one of the most profound, yet simple things he ever said: “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”(Galatians 5:6b) …
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””(John 8:32) Truth isn’t just a concept. Truth is a person. His name is Jesus. If we want truth in our lives, we will find it in Him. “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes …
We put on a facade of energy, positivity, and wellbeing with those around us. Truth is, we get tired, we get frustrated, and sometimes we don’t know what to do. Honestly tell God how you feel or what’s bothering you. He is our Father and He wants to help us. And He can! He never …
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”(1 Peter 3:15) This is an incredible verse. “I choose gentleness… Nothing is won by force. I choose to …
No matter what we go through, we have a great hope. “…the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4b) “God is with us, and His power is around us.” (Charles Spurgeon) Keith Madison
Jesus taught us how to love God and love people. That’s where the true riches dwell. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves …
Peace: If we want the peace of God, we must first have peace with God. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” (Romans 5:1) “No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.”(Croft M. Pentz) Keith Madison
Love > Sin: What would you do if you were healthy but knew that you only had a short time to live? Would you travel, visit your closest relatives, watch your favorite performer, take a cruise? I believe Peter gets it right in his letter written to the first century church: “The end of all …
Follow Jesus: If we prioritize serving Christ over winning the approval of people, our lives will be full and we will have fewer disappointments. God knows our needs and He will be faithful. “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If …
Jesus is in the Details: Little things well-executed win games in any sport. We remember the big plays, but it’s the hundreds of well-executed details that most fans don’t notice that wins the game. Jesus knew that success in small things leads to success in large things. Listen to Jesus’ words about details: “Whoever can …