I’m sure you have heard it said, “know Jesus.” I have often wondered what different people think when they hear something like that. How do you get to “know Jesus?” John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was asked, before his Aldersgate conversion, if he knew and believed in Jesus. His answer was, “I believe heContinue reading “Knowing Jesus”
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The Problem of Evil
A perfectly good God exists, and evil exists. This is a challenging enigma to contemplate and understand. After all, a good God would stop all evil and suffering from happening, so we would not have to experience it, right? This is where we need to pause and consider some of the characteristics of God andContinue reading “The Problem of Evil”
Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 4)
Do we see the world, people, as God wants us to see them? This post shows us some things we can learn about God in Jonah 4.
Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 3)
God reveals himself and his mission in a huge way in the book of Jonah. What does Jonah 3 teach us about who God is? Check out this blog post.
Discovering God through the book of Jonah (Part 2)
The Book of Jonah teaches us A LOT about who God is. Chapter 2 forces us to focus and evaluate what we pray and believing God answers prayers.
Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 1)
What can we learn about God through the short Old Testament book of Jonah?
What Does Redemption Mean?
“But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. He did not enter by means of the blood of goats andContinue reading “What Does Redemption Mean?”
When Love Came Down
Since Christmas Day has come and gone, do you feel any different? Or do you feel the weight of cleaning everything, paying bills, or having to pack the gifts to come back home? The time after Christmas can be really stressful for many people. The logistics of how everything will get done can be veryContinue reading “When Love Came Down”
Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit
Do you have your copy of the daily devotional on the Book of Acts? Get your copy here. Paperback version. Kindle version. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still available and working today all over theContinue reading “Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit”
Advent Daily Devotional
Prepare – Devotions for Advent The season of Advent is coming. How are you preparing to celebrate God coming into the world in the form of Jesus Christ? How are you preparing for Christ’s return? This is a season of waiting and of preparation. There are many ways we can get ready and joyfully celebrate:Continue reading “Advent Daily Devotional”
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