As followers of Jesus, we have been set free from the dominance of our selfish human nature and delivered as new-born children of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are no longer slaves to our worldly desire. We are now members of one…
We have been placed in a world that is full of obstacles that we are challenged to overcome. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, those obstacles can seduce and manipulate us in the wrong direction. Often, we know all too well how dangerous it…
We are all pulled in many different directions every day. The world we live in is constantly trying to distract us from our primary mission as followers of Jesus – to serve God by serving others. When the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to…
As children of God, our task is to follow in the footsteps of Jesus by demonstrating the same loving spirit that personified his earthly ministry. The ultimate goal is for others to see Jesus in our life without ever knowing our religious persuasion. “Therefore…
When the children of God gather together to worship Him, all of creation stands as a witness to His awesome power, His authority, and His never-ending love. We don’t need to look for reasons to praise God; they are all around us, in every…
Jesus will come again! That’s an absolute certainty. All the struggles we face in this life will disappear in that day. For now, we prepare our hearts for His return by standing firm in our faith, knowing that every trial we face makes us…
In Jesus’ final days, before his crucifixion, he prayed to his Father for unity among believers. Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one, all believers are to be unified together with one purpose and mission – to spread the gospel and…
Redemption is the process of releasing someone from slavery by paying a ransom. God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt. Believers in Jesus Christ are delivered from the slavery of sin and the penalty of death by his sacrificial death. Our redemption cancels out…
God’s enormous, eternal, gratuitous love is vividly demonstrated in the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf. Our selfish desires separate us from God. When we put our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus, we turn our back on our old human…