Sin sometimes happens in a moment of weakness. For instance, we’re tired, impatience gets the best of us, and we say or do something that doesn’t honor God. But sometimes sin is plotted. Temptation strikes. We know it’s wrong, but the pull is strong, and we choose to give in…
Trials serve a purpose in my life. Trials strengthen my spiritual muscles. They make me look up and become more dependent on Him. They offer an opportunity to set an example of faithfulness that points to the difference He makes in my life. And—best of all—when I grow in my…
Do you see what happened after these people chose to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord? They devoted themselves to a new life of following His teaching. They joined a fellowship of believers. They spent time daily in prayer. An inward change of heart led to outward changes in behavior.…
These men listened to Peter outline the Scriptures, reciting the prophecies about Jesus that had come to pass. They heard his bold statements of how they killed an innocent Man. Their hearts were pierced, and they asked what they could do to make things right. And Peter told them, “Repent.”…
HYMN DAY! Oh, what powerful words in this verse! They heard, they were convicted, and they wanted to change. “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” by Rufus H. McDaniel is a joy-filled hymn of promises. (If you want to listen to it, you can go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Eq7yK6eLU –you’ll have to…
When Jesus released His last breath, the Jews who had clamored for His death thought they’d silenced Him for good. They had no idea they’d played into God’s plan. These devout Jews should have seen the truth. They knew the Scripture. They’d been taught the prophecies. But their minds had…
Peter—the one who declared he would die for Jesus then betrayed Him by denying a relationship with Him; Peter—the one who ran into the empty tomb searching for the Lord; Peter—the bold, the brash…raised his voice and demanded attention from the crowd of people gathered on Pentecost. After denying his…
These words, spoken by Jesus, break my heart in all the best ways. When He prayed that day, He prayed for US. Yes, He prayed for His current disciples, but also for me, for you, for every person who had already confessed Him as Messiah and for every person who…
Eternal LIFE—a life free of suffering and sorrow—belongs to the one who confesses in sincerity of heart that Jesus Christ is the only Son sent by the only true God to take away the sins of the world. There are countless religions in this world, and each of them ask…
HYMN DAY! Sanford Fillmore Bennett (isn’t that a name to live up to?) wrote “In the Sweet By and By.” There’s a sweetness to the words that penetrate the soul. I hope this melody lingers in your heart with its message of hope. 1 There’s a land that is fairer…
