“…the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:14 It's human nature to follow the crowd. From peer pressure in school to societal expectations in adulthood, the desire to blend in and be part of the majority is strong. But Jesus[...]
“For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life...” Matthew 7:14 In a world that celebrates tolerance of all beliefs, Christianity can seem narrow-minded and even offensive. In the context of Scripture, however, narrow-mindedness isn’t a flaw but a focused way of life. Narrow-minded[...]
“true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” John 4:23 What does God want? It’s a timeless question. Jesus told the woman at the well that the Father seeks a specific type of person…a true worshipper. We[...]
“but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.” 1 Peter 4:16 God doesn’t always reveal why He’s allowed a painful situation to enter our lives. But today’s passage helps us consider two possible reasons for suffering.[...]
“If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine” John 8:31 There’s a popular teaching that says a person becomes a Christian then grows into being a disciple. But biblically speaking, a Christian is a disciple of Christ. Remember, Jesus used the term disciple but[...]
“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” James 1:22 The Bible tells us over and over that we shouldn’t just hear what God says, but do it. Most believers know more about the Bible than we actually put into practice. Why is[...]
“But whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him” 1 John 2:5 Have you ever thought about why you do what you do? The answer is simple really. What you love determines what you[...]
“By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” 1 John 2:3 What principles guide your life? Many people live by some kind of self-determined standard. The internet is full of “rules for a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.” As believers, our[...]
“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime.” (Daniel 6:22) Daniel in the lion’s den is one of the most recognized stories[...]