“We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Then he received the highest position in heaven, the one next to the throne of God ( Hebrews 12:2 GWT).” I am … Continue reading Is Jesus Beautiful to You?
Nothing is wasted on Jesus Not a second, not a word, not a dime If given in faith, He will bless them And multiply them all in His time Nothing is wasted on You, Jesus So I will pour out every drop in my jar Although the oil is costly It is worthless compared to … Continue reading The Road the Cross: Nothing is Wasted on Jesus (A Poem)
“What gives you the right?” Have you ever heard this in an argument before? It’s a question of authority. It means the other party wants to see your credentials. They want to know by what authority are you able to speak and behave in such and such a manner. Jesus was asked this question by … Continue reading The Road to the Cross: Jesus’ Authority Questioned
Have you ever had your hopes dashed? Have you ever expected something to be so great, but when it finally came you were utterly disappointed? Continue reading The Road to the Cross: A Cursed Fig Tree
When you think of a king what comes to mind? I immediately think about someone with the most power, wealth, and authority in the kingdom. I can almost picture the kings of old riding their chariots through the streets with their swords sheathed to their sides. Trumpets are blaring and flags are waving. The people … Continue reading The Road to the Cross: Palm Sunday
It is relatively easy to be sympathetic towards someone. Sympathy involves simply understanding someone’s current situation and having compassion on him or her. Empathizing with someone is far more difficult. Empathy is the ability to feel what another person is going through because you have gone through it yourself. To put it another way, sympathy … Continue reading Empathy vs. Sympathy
I am sure that many of us have asked this question at some point. We all want to know what it will be like when we go to be with Jesus. I know that there are a lot of stories and movies out there about people’s near death experiences. Heaven is For Real is one … Continue reading What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 1
Did anyone ever make fun of your appearance growing up? For most of my life, I was the skinniest kid in my class, so I heard a lot of teasing. I often heard things like “you need to eat a sandwich” or “man, drink a milkshake or something.” I never had any real bullies in … Continue reading Confronting Male Body Image Issues
Did you know the Heavenly Father is a gardener? He’s got pruning shears in His hands. Continue reading Our God is a Gardener
I believe that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is the only begotten Son of God. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man can approach the Father except through Him. Continue reading What Do I Believe About…Christology?
Earlier today, I had a great conversation with my Thai tutor about Christians who only seek God’s blessings. These Christians love to cling to the promises of Scripture, yet shy away from keeping the more difficult commands like taking up your cross daily and following Jesus. My friend was specifically referring to a trend he … Continue reading The Blessing of Taking Up Your Cross
With his creative guitar strumming, interesting cord progressions, and lyrical depth, Alejandro has captivated the hearts and ears of people all over the world. Continue reading In the Presence of Greatness
The Real Zeal 