What is the meaning of life? That may be the most pondered question in all of human history. People often waste large portions of their life experimenting with potential answers. Jesus makes a startling claim which is actually the core answer--one long sought by human souls for centuries.
Light dispels darkness. Jesus proclaimed: I am the Light of the World. There is a very intriguing historical backdrop that adds "spice" to Jesus' declaration. We also learn from Scripture (Matthew 5:14, 16; Ephesians 5:8) that Jesus then designates His followers as the light of the world. Amazing...
The imagery of a shepherd and his sheep is a common picture in the N.T. What can we learn about sheep (a picture of us)? The Lord is our shepherd...the Good Shepherd. What all does that mean? Let's unpack five ways He cares for us as our shepherd.
Death is a difficult subject. We usually attempt to avoid talking about it--that is until we are suddenly face-to-face with it. Jesus wasn't reluctant to talk about it. Who has the solution?
When we think of doors today, one might think of door #1, door #2, and door #3 on Let's Make A Deal. Or, we may think of the doors in the movie The Adjustment Bureau. Jesus made the statement, 'I am the door.' What did he mean? How should that encourage me?
People have a desire to know how to be granted forgiveness from God; to know how to receive eternal life rather than eternal punishment. Our culture often sidetracks and seeks to detour us with the religious perspectives of universalism and pluralism. What do these perspectives mean? What does Jesus say?
One of the most understated assertions ever, comes from The Four Spiritual Laws developed by Campus Crusade (Cru). Law #1 states: God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life." How so? Well, He desires to make your life fruitful in ways you never imagined.
The concept of going back in time is intriguing and exciting. In this series we go back in time some 28 centuries. Yet, the moral and spiritual atmosphere of the day holds great lessons for us in the 21st century.
One of the top themes of the Christian life is to expect the unexpected. Periodically, God calls each of us to enroll in "wilderness school"...stretching times of spiritual development. He uses delays and detours to teach us to trust Him.
God loves us so much He won't allow us to remain spiritually static. Part of His plan for us is to utilize uncertainties in life to deepen our faith. The ability to endure trials is developed by enduring trials. Some fascinating events happen in this section.