Jesus Christ is our treasure and our joy over finding this eternal treasure far surpasses the cost it takes to obtain it. The Christian life requires a different perspective than the politically correct and worldly view found on earth. As aliens (foreigners), we are just passing through. So, like the man who sells everything he

Always rejoice! Most of us are acquainted with death and the accompanying pain that comes from losing a dear one. Jesus felt this pain and loss. He loved both Lazarus and his sisters. When given the news that Lazarus was seriously ill, He intentionally delayed His journey to Bethany by two days. He knew that

The Book of Revelation is an amazing book. The apostle John wrote it while on the island of Patmos. It is a book of prophecy and is the only book that promises a blessing to those who read it. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep

There are many reasons why Christians should memorize Scripture. What first jumps into my mind is our desire to know the one we love. In worldly relationships, we want to spend all of our time with a newfound friend/love. We seek out ways to deepen the bond and build intimacy. This means a relationship requires

Because of His incredible love, God created man. He wanted to share eternity with us. But He also created mankind with a specific purpose. We are all called to do good works. “ For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

God uses the world around us to speak His lessons of truth. Biblical analogies are endless when we look at nature and our bodies. Consider our physical birth and our spiritual birth. Often, it is through much labor and pain that we come to recognize Father God and experience spiritual rebirth. Feeding our spirit with

A river is persistent in overcoming all barriers. When moving water comes to an obstacle, it is blocked for but a time. Rivers will naturally create new pathways and move around obstructions. Erosion cuts into surrounding ground and carves out new beds, thus allowing water to move forward through valley, desert, wilderness, and mountaintop. Jesus

God loves children and considers them precious. Their innocence is praised by Jesus and was used to reproof prideful adults who did not appreciate their lowly state. “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalm 127:3 (NKJV) “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and

As Valentines Day draws near, the tradition of giving flowers, candy, or a card is probably on your mind. But what is love, really? Is it a box of chocolates, a special meal with a sweetheart, or something more? What did Jesus teach us about love? When we read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a, we come to

Luke 15 speaks of God’s forgiveness and unconditional love in three different parables. The story of the prodigal son is as applicable today as when Jesus first spoke it to the scribes and Pharisees complaining about the company He kept. “Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.