13 In Matthew 7:16, Jesus tells those following Him to beware of false prophets, saying “You will know them by their fruit.” He goes on to illustrate that we cannot get grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles. Every good tree bears good fruit, every bad tree bears bad fruit. Good cannot bear bad and…
12 It is hard to believe we are starting a new year. I guess as the older we get, time seems to move much quicker than when we were young. But this I know- It is hard to believe we are starting a new year. I guess as the older we get, time seems to move much quicker…
11 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 7 You may remember the Disney movie, the Lion King. The little lion, Simba, was boasting about what it will be like when he becomes king. But the truth of the matter is that everyone who calls upon the name of Jesus is already a King, and a Priest…
10 We should be the most thankful, grateful people on the face of the earth. When we realize what Jesus has done for us, we should be thankful not just because it is Thanksgiving, but every single day of our lives. In 1 Chronicles 16:8, David writes, “Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon…
09 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 6 The way we see ourselves determines a number of things in our lives, including the way we see and relate to God and to others. If we have a negative self-image or poor perception of ourselves, then we aren’t in agreement with the way God sees us. Not…
08 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 5 One of the reasons we have a hard time receiving the love of the Father, is that we are holding unforgiveness to a person, or an entity. Remember in 1 John 2:13, the Apostle John tells us that little children know their sins are forgiven. The first stage…
07 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 4 Another way to get the correct view of God is to abide in His Word. In John 8:31-32, we read “Then, Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth…
06 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 3 How can we get the correct view of God? By looking at Jesus, who is the exact representation of the Father. God loves us so much that He put on flesh and came to earth as a man, so that we could behold Him. When we read the…
05 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 2 The love of God, our Heavenly Father, is one of the most important things we can ever know in our minds and have established in our hearts. It is knowing this love that keeps us grounded in truth when we face difficult times or circumstances. Jesus said, “You…
04 Love Identity & Purpose, Part 1 For centuries, people have been desperate to answer two questions: “Who I am?” and “Why am I alive?” I believe a third question is equally important: “Does anybody really love me?” People spend their lives searching for these answers about love, identity, and purpose. From the beginning of time, God knew this would be…