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Jesus Changed the World and He Changes Human Hearts, Part 2
Last week I reflected on the brave Roman centurion who while overseeing Christ’s crucifixion declared that Jesus was an innocent man who truly was God’s Son. This centurion charged with ensuring efficient, incident-free crucifixions provides us with proof of the…
Read MoreJesus Changed the World and He Changes Human Hearts, Part 1
During Holy Week we reflect on events leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who came to save humanity from their sins. Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and the Lord of all who believe in Him. God’s…
Read MoreThings Seen that Cannot Be Unseen, Things Heard that Cannot Be Unheard
We live in amazing but difficult days. Each day brings special moments, some are sad (like the illness and death of loved ones); some give hope (like seeing birds or crocuses in the spring). Some of the things we see…
Read MoreAnchoring Ourselves to the Rock that Is Higher than Us
The faithful from every nation, people group, and language who desire a relationship with God and eternity in heaven with Him, anchor themselves in Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit. The unfaithful, whether they know it or not, do…
Read MoreToo Many Trade Heaven for a Few Short Years
We live in tumultuous times. People are anxious, as if waiting for the next big quake or another horrific scandal. Individuals outside of actual conflict zones still experience significant stress and limited peace. Like untethered vessels that rock back and…
Read MoreWoe to the Scribes and Pharisees of Our Day
Everyone dies at least once, and every person will receive either heaven or hell depending on the choices that he or she makes. The Lord tells Christians to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves because wisdom…
Read MoreChristians Must Be as Wise as Serpents and as Innocent as Doves
Death, heaven and hell, may be distant for some people but the Bible warns us that we must be prepared for Jesus’s return at any time. We must also be prepared for our own physical deaths at any time because…
Read MoreThere Is No Hate, Only Perfect Love, in Heaven
We can only know about heaven by reading the Bible. Even then, there is much that we cannot know about our future home. If we love and serve God, we will trust Him with all the details. And we believe…
Read MoreWhen We Live with God, We Will Die with Him
Life provides only one guarantee. We will all die. Christians believe that every person will die at least once unless Jesus Christ returns before they die. Death, always an emotional and stressful event, is usually easier when our loved ones…
Read MoreEveryone Needs Jesus but Not Everyone Will Accept Him
Most people want and enjoy more than basic needs. In their souls they want to love and be loved. Jesus offers authentic relationship, and more. He offers His perfection in exchange for our sins. People use many things to feel…
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