During Easter, we talk a lot about how Christ died for us on the cross and rose again from the dead. The question is, how should His sacrificial death impact our relationship with Him? How can we show Him our gratitude for dying that we might …
‘So, Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free”’ (John 8:31-32, NASB). Jesus hereby makes a distinction between …
Can you love someone even though you dislike things about him or her? Absolutely, you can. God does not require us to like everything about everybody. He just requires us to love everybody. True love goes beyond our feelings. Love comprises actions. We can choose to …
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). These words come from the model prayer Jesus taught His disciples. More importantly, these words underscore our need for God to help us overcome temptations. According to the Bible, every Christian is a new …
Not only is Christianity a new way of living but also it is a new way of fighting our battles. In his second letter to the church at Corinth, Paul the apostle writes these words: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty …
I agree that Christians have a ways to go in learning how to walk in Christlike love. But I do not agree that all the animosity shown toward the Christian community is due to a lack of love toward those outside the faith. Some of this …
The tower was a place of safety during the Old Testament era. The tower provided a place of refuge for those who were pursued by the enemy. The Bible says, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it, and is …
It’s important to understand the context of a matter before you judge the conduct of another person. It’s hard if not impossible to properly judge what you don’t understand. Sometimes, a seemingly insignificant experience can drive home this priceless truth. I had one of those moments …
As Christian parents, we want to shield our children from all danger but we can’t. We must allow them to grow up—falling down at times—to become the unique person God has called them to be. At the same time, we must teach them the way in …
