TODAY’S READING: Romans 5:1-5
When I read this passage, I am amazed by God’s love.
I amazed that a God that was, is, and always will be perfect was the One who took the first step. He didn’t have to. We are the ones who sinned against Him. We are the ones who turned our back on [...]

TODAY’S READING: James 1:2-18
You know what? I don’t like difficult times. Do you? Most of us don’t.
I don’t think God likes us to have difficult times, but I know that He uses them to help us grow. The bottom line is that God wants us to rely on Him in difficult times. But we want [...]

TODAY’S READING: Matthew 9:27-34
Belief, true belief, in Jesus is more than acknowledging who He is. It’s about taking action that shows you believe who He is. As a matter of fact, James wrote, “Do you still think it’s enough just to believe that there is one God? Well, even the demons believe this, and they [...]

TODAY’S READING: Matthew 9:18-26
I find it interesting how certain situations remove the barriers between different classes of people. I still remember on September 11, 2001, when people of all races, income levels, political parties, and more, came together.
It seems that in tragedy we are all faced with the reality of life. Sure, when times are [...]

TODAY’S READING: Matthew 8:23-27
Deserted.
Detached.
Defeated.
Down.
Discouraged.
Death.
Divorce.
Darkness.
We have all been there at some point. All of us face storms in life. All of us have times where there seems to be no hope. You feel like you are drowning in the worries of life.
Jesus offers calm in the midst of the storm. When we look at thestorm instead [...]

TODAY’S READING: Matthew 8:5-13
I am so amazed at the humility of the Roman officer. Here is a man with great power in the military who realizes his real place in the world. He may be able to control his soldiers, but he has no real control in this thing called life.
This man understands the power [...]

TODAY’S READING: Acts 20:18-35 & 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Looking at the life of Paul I notice something very interesting. He was all about running the whole race. Not starting strong and then stopping. Not a sprint at the end. No. Paul ran the whole thing.
He said, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the [...]

TODAY’S READING: Daniel 3:1-30
What if someone put a gun to your head and asked you if you believed in God?
What would your answer be?
These leads me to two questions.
Do you live the kind of life where people know you are a follower of Jesus?
Do you trust God enough that you would answer yes?
These three men [...]

TODAY’S READING: Joshua 6:1-27
Ever wonder why God asks you to do something? I am sure that Joshua and the Israelites were a little confused when God gave them their instructions. March around the city and we will defeat it?!?!?
God is all about defying conventional wisdom. But when we are faithful we will have the victory. [...]

There are days I feel like going back to some secular job.
There are times I look in the mirror and wonder who I am.
There are moments I ask God if He knew what He was doing when He called me to ministry.
Then I read this note from a student…
just wanted say thank you… you have [...]