Carry the Cross!
When Jesus spoke these words, the picture of carrying a cross was a terrible thing. The cross was the favorite punishment that the Romans inflicted on its conquered subjects. It was the ultimate sign...
Labor in the Lord is not empty!
1 Corinthians 15:58- Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (EHV) Happy Labor Day! Today...
What does humble yourself mean?
Luke 14:11“Yes, everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Why is Jesus encouraging us to humble ourselves? Is being humble my ticket to get into heaven? Being...
No, I Don’t Got This
“I got this!” This is the battle cry we use to energize ourselves and draw from our inner strength to tackle a project. The volume in our voice when we say it is proportional...
Jesus Brings Division!
Do you think that I came to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. Luke 12:51 You read the title and you may have asked yourself, “What? Jesus brings...
God’s kingdom is our main concern!
Luke 12:31-“Instead, continue to seek the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.” (EHV) What is your main concern in life? We tend to concern ourselves with what we...
Warning – Greed Entraps!
Then he said to them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because a man’s life is not measured by how many possessions he has.” Luke12:15 An old bumper sticker proclaimed, “The...
God wants persistent prayers!
Luke 11:9 – “I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you.” (EHV) How many tries...
The One Thing Needed!
The Lord answered and told her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but one thing is needed. In fact, Mary has chosen that better part, which will not be taken away...