Life's Answers are in the Bible...Just Open The Book
One of the most difficult topics to discuss in Christianity is God’s judgment. There are various interpretations of what will happen, and it is often more pleasing to think on God’s goodness and His help for believers at the present time than to confront a day of judgment.
But the Bible is very clear. Every person will face a day of judgment before God. At that time, God will measure our life and determine whether we deserve eternity in heaven or in hell. [Read more...]
You are invited! That’s right, you have been to the greatest event in the history of the world. Bigger than the Super Bowl, the World Cup and the American Idol finale all wrapped into one!
If you are reading this, if you have seen the beauty of the world, if someone has told you about Jesus or even if you have simply met a Christian, then you have been invited into the greatest relationship in history. You have been invited to enjoy a right relationship with God for eternity!
No matter what you believe right now, no matter what you have done or what has happened to you in life, you are invited. The Bible explains: [Read more...]
Boundaries – Are they a limitation or a form of protection? Look at the picture of the guardrail above. Would you want to drive without it? Driving through a twisting road, perched above a perilous cliff, would you want to risk having nothing between you and the danger just a few feet away?
Boundaries are set in our life to keep us away from things that can hurt us. God has set many boundaries for us in His word. And yet, many times people look at God’s commands as a restriction on their personal freedom. Some people think that if they follow God, they will have to give up their right to choose.
But would you say that a guardrail takes away your right to drive where you want? Of course not. It is clear that the guardrail is there to protect you, not restrict you. In the same way, God’s commands are there to keep you safe, not limit you. [Read more...]
Right now, you may be going through a major change in your life. It may be a new job or a job loss; it may be a move to a new house or a new location; it could be the birth of a new child or the loss of a loved one. It could be a pay raise or a major reduction in income. It might be the end of an old relationship or the start of a new one.
Whatever change you may be facing, change has the power to create stress and concern in our lives. Often, changes requires us to make adjustments in our attitudes, energy and behavior that are difficult. Change can take away our feelings of security, tire us out, and lead to fear, doubt and discouragement. [Read more...]
How often do you find yourself angry? Studies in America show that our society in an increasingly angry one. The outpouring of anger in violent behavior, road rage, and hate crimes is a disappointing reality.
Closer to home, living with an angry person or confronting our own bouts of anger can create tension, mistreatment, hurt feelings and damage to our most important relationships.
We will all face times when we feel angry. But by turning to the Bible, we can better understand why we become angry and how God would have us address our anger. [Read more...]
How does one find success in life? Different people will give you different answers. A quick bit of research on the internet shows some of the top ideas include doing what you enjoy, visualizing your success, setting goals and sticking to them, being open to change, focusing on building good relationships, not giving up, and plain old hard work.
But what does the Bible say? If you truly want answers in life, all you have to do is look in God’s word. He created the world, He created us and He knows how we can find success. We don’t have to rely on opinions or best guesses or singular experiences. God’s wisdom is eternal and it is always right. [Read more...]
To illustrate, here are some of the most fundamental questions we all face and how they are answered in Jesus. What an amazing savior!
What if I feel alone?
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20b)
What if I am afraid?
“But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!” (Mark 6:50b)
How will I find love?
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” (John 14:21) [Read more...]
Throughout our lives, we are often caught up in a number of conflicts. Stress, deadlines, differing expectations, financial difficulties, relationships, the pressure to succeed – all of these things can lead to a conflict. We end up in conflicts with our spouses, children, family members, friends, co-workers.
Not many people enjoy conflict, as it unleashes raw emotions and can very quickly escalate to hurt feelings, thoughtless words, fighting, yelling, and damaged egos and relationships. [Read more...]
One of the greatest things to understand about the Bible is that more than stories, more than instructions, more than poems or history, the Bible is God’s revelation of who He is. We can learn about God’s character, His purposes, His nature and His ways by studying what the Bible says about God.
The striking thing about God is his greatness. God is higher, greater, more awesome than we can understand. He reveals many aspects of what this greatness encompasses throughout the Bible. [Read more...]
We live in a culture where sexual immorality is glorified and promoted. Pornography and tabloids are billion dollar industries. Our culture showers money and fame upon those who expose their bodies, violate their marriage vows, and flaunt their promiscuity. Sexuality and infidelity have so permeated our culture that they are now the subject of prime time TV shows, news, and all but required of all celebrities. [Read more...]
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