The greatest people of faith mentioned in the Bible experienced doubt in their walks with God so we are in very good company when our faith waivers! When Christ himself called Peter out of the boat to walk on the water, Peter doubted and began to sink. The great thing about Peter in that situation…

God uses a wide variety of people to carry out His plans on this earth and in many cases, the person used is often a “misfit” or a little off according to the world’s standards.  At times there are significant struggles for the person God chooses and there may even be significant delays in seeing…

Matthew 19:21 reads, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” and this verse caps off the idea that we should not waste our time storing up treasures on earth, but should rather store up treasures in Heaven. We are commanded to go and make disciples of all nations, and in order…

Being a difference maker and being a person on mission with Christ requires the kind of faith and strength and perseverance that only God can provide. We must call on God’s strength always, we must move forward in faith no matter what, and we must persevere until the very end and when the mission is…

An eternal legacy is really the only true legacy we can leave in this world. Anything less than an eternal legacy is a legacy of this world and is generally not one that spans the generations. In Mark 8:36 Jesus says… “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their…

When Isaiah “saw” the Lord, we became instantly aware of his wretchedness, the wretchedness of his society, and his need for God. When we understand exactly who God is and understand who we are, it becomes obvious that we need a savior and that we have nothing to stand upon but Jesus Christ Himself. None…

A Christian life is often a life that isn’t all sunshine and roses. Christians often face trials, heartaches, and illnesses and it is in these times of testing that we learn just how much faith we really have and learn if we really believe Jesus is in control. Just as Christ saved us through His…

When we reflect on the promises of God and the new covenant He made with us through His son Jesus, we have every reason to rejoice in our assurance that we are made righteous through Christ and that God will not remember our sins!  We ought to have an attitude of gratitude because of the…

Philippians 2:6 reads, “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” And that attitude is and always will be the best guide for living a life that draws others to Christ and a life that honors God above all other things.  As we interact with other imperfect people (just like we are) we…

The day is coming when all the make-up, masks, and costumes people wear to disguise their true inner self and their true motivation will fall off. People will be seen for who they really are and for what they really love. Eternal minded, Christ-loving people will appear the same, but those in love with the…