Finding Some Answers to the Call

How God choses people for certain jobs doesn’t usually fit the method used by the world.

Sunday Praise

The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David;BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;Hosanna in the highest!”When He had entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth […]

Immediate Followers

Peter and Andrew, two fishermen at the Sea of Galilee, were approached by Jesus with a simple offer: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Without hesitation, they left their nets behind and immediately followed him. This impulsive response raises the question: do we treat God’s will as a request or a command?

Letting God Transform You

Paul resisted the Spirit’s leading and sought to destroy the early church. However, a powerful encounter with Jesus transformed him into a fervent follower. This illustrates how God’s new work may require a change in our lives. Are we open to God’s transformative power when he leads us in a new direction?

Faith Under Construction

I’ve been watching a new house being built down the street from us. Week by week, I could see the house take shape from the laying of the foundation to the walls and roof. It reminded me of our Christian walk as we grow in our faith in Christ Jesus. Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8: […]

A Child is Born

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;And the government will rest on His shoulders;And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6, NASB And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as […]

Christmas Plans—Part 4

Something stirs you deep inside. You’re in a comfortable place in your life, but a light calls to you. Do you change your plans and follow this light? See what happened when these kings humbly followed the light.

Christmas Plans—Part 2

What do you do when you’re faced with an unexpected change in plans? Will you abandon your plans and follow God’s lead? See how Joseph handled the unexpected.

Christmas Plans—Part 1

You have your holiday all mapped out, but what do you do when God suddenly changes your plans? Will abandon your plans and follow God’s lead? See how Mary handled the unexpected.

Dinner with a Friend

I did not feel worthy. Would he ever forgive me? My heart ached to be with him, to hear him. Then I heard a faint voice. Did I imagine it? Someone called my name. From the front entrance; a firm tap on the door. My heart raced, my hand on the door knob. Slowly, I […]