When Jesus was on this earth, He was God (Matt. 1:23) and He had the power of God (Acts 10:38). Think about that. Then consider how amazing it is that even He submitted Himself to the law under which He lived. In Matthew 8, Jesus did what no one else on earth could ever do–He healed a man instantaneously of leprosy (8:1-3). Then…

God cared for you and wanted the best for you even when you were “without strength” and “ungodly” (Rom. 5:6), and when you were a “sinner” (5:8), and when you were an “enemy” (5:10). God cared for you and wanted the best for  you even when you “despised and rejected” Him (Isa. 53:3), and when you “turned” from Him (53:6), and when…

Life is full of decisions. Most of them (the vast majority of them) are small and easy decisions, but some decisions are difficult and life-changing. Is there a way to make tough decisions a little less tough?   While many factors go into making a decision, the big decisions of life do not have to be made alone! The wise man said that…

In 1525, William Tyndale produced the first translation of the Greek New Testament into the English language. For the first time ever, those who spoke English could read God’s Word in their own language. The governing and religious authorities in England were furious, and they sought to do away with the English Bibles and with Tyndale. He was arrested in 1535 and…

The northern kingdom of Israel had turned its back on God and was on the verge of falling. The Lord sent a rugged shepherd from the southern kingdom to plead with his rebellious people in Israel to repent and return to him. The prophet Amos warned that judgment was coming and they needed to “prepare to meet your God” (4:12). In the…

How clear could God make it? Over and over and over again He impresses upon readers of His Word that they are to draw a sharp (not blurred) line of distinction between themselves and the fleshly appetites and indulgences of the world. “Flee also youthful lusts” (2 Tim. 2:22). “Cast off the works of darkness…make no provision for the  flesh, to fulfill…

Who was the last person you talked to about your children, your grandchildren, or your cute puppy? Who was the last person you talked to in order to schedule an appliance repair, a dental appointment, or a technician to come out and fix your cable or internet? Who was the last person you talked to in order to pay for your meal,…

There are people all around you (folks you know and folks you don’t know) who are hurting for a variety of reasons. Maybe they’re suffering from physical or medical ailments. Maybe they’re dealing with emotional struggles. Maybe they’re aching over family issues, relationship troubles, loneliness or uncertainties. Most (a very high percentage) of the hurts that people are experiencing are completely unknown…