Many people gave up following Jesus when things became hard for them to understand, or he said things they did not think were possible. When he shattered their preconceived notions

We often seek to attract large crowds to our churches, crusades, and rallies. Jesus also ministered to large crowds. However, the Lord‘s most passionate teaching on discipleship occurs away from the

In Jeremiah’s overwhelming, hair-raising, and depressing prophecies, God repeatedly told his people he would destroy their things and places because of their obstinate, ever-rebellious, and hardened hearts. Yet, in the

Where do you go when you are exhausted and in need of rest? No bed, vacation, or retreat can give us the genuinely refreshing, spiritual rest we desperately need apart

As Christians, we are meant to live in God’s environment of forgiveness and grace. As we forgive others, the basis of that forgiveness is the incredible debt that God has

Repentance is turning around our hearts and behaviors to align with God’s will, but that’s where God’s refreshment comes into our lives. God will not only lovingly receive us when

Without the Holy Spirit living in us, we are not children of God, Without the Spirit, the cleansing power of Jesus’ sacrifice would not be fully implemented in us. Without

What is the motivation for our behavior as a Christian person? It’s so easy to fall into the trap of doing religious things so that we will look good to

God is merciful. Yes, we can probably recall some of those occasions when God was fed up and furious with the unrighteousness and rebellion of his people. But, we also

God is generous. He longs for his children to be like him in this grace of generosity. Our place on earth is not to be hoarders of blessings, forgiveness, wealth,

A friend in Christ who will faithfully serve others brings the beautiful gift of refreshment. Yet, as humans, we are tempted to be fickle friends, there for a bit while

Our lives, futures, and plans are in God’s hands. This inescapable reality is the basis of our existence. Remember what James, the brother of Jesus, taught us? Living in God’s

Unfortunately, humans seem to always try to define our place in the “pecking order” of life. Jesus reminds his disciples that they have to throw away the everyday rules of

Sometimes we make things far too complicated and complex, especially religious things. I love the Bible because it is often practical and plain when God deals with our behavior. Do

When we are exhausted, depleted, and on the edge of burnout, we need to have our souls restored! But who can restore our souls? The only one who can truly

How do we determine who we will follow? How can we tell the religious predators, shysters, and charlatans from those who truly speak for God? Jesus comes and shows us

What are you spending the considerable bulk of your life working to attain? Is it a position, a promotion, a sense of importance, a secure lifestyle, a nest egg for

How deep is the love of our Father God who has prepared a feast for us and then invited us, who has slaughtered HIS calf – HIS One and Only