The dictionary defines wilderness as an uncultivated and inhospitable region. It doesn’t take much imagination to see the world we live in as a wilderness in regards to Christian thought and in regards to a disciplined Christian way of life. Much of our…
Children have a purity about them that is hard to find in adults. A young heart is more open and ready to love and a young mind is more inclined to change. One of the best ways to be closer to God is…
If you’re a follower of Jesus Christ, your roots are firmly planted in the Lord. The question then becomes are you growing in the Lord? Are your roots sinking deep into the soil and are your branches reaching up toward the sun? Are…
In his final instruction to the twelve apostles, Jesus presented the heart of His teaching in a vivid illustration that every gardener will understand. Jesus calls Himself the vine and God the Father the gardener. “I am the true vine, and my Father…
A good secretary or personal assistant often ends up doing most of the work. Busy executives need someone that can be counted on to serve tirelessly and be ready for anything that is needed. That kind of devotion is usually greatly appreciated. A…
During the ministry of Jesus the religious leaders known as the Pharisees had a saying about material wealth, “Whom the Lord loves He makes rich.” They believed wealth was an indication of God’s approval. There are some preachers today who seem to have…
Jesus made a clear distinction between those who trusted His teaching and those who rejected His teaching. It is important for everyone to understand that there are only two sides. Either you are a follower of Jesus who was sent by God to…
Jesus walked the earth to provide us with an example of perfection. Unlike all the rest of us, Jesus was a man without sin. Unfortunately, our human nature does not provide us with the ability to live a sinless life; therefore, Jesus, the…
The fundamental teaching that binds all Christians together is the basic foundational truth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. It doesn’t matter where you go to church or even if you go to church. It doesn’t matter what Christian denomination you…