Choose Jesus

God is timeless. He has always existed. He has no beginning. He has no end. This is a difficult concept to understand in a world where everything we know has a beginning and an end. But it seems clear to me that in order for any living thing to exist, there had to be a … Continue reading Choose Jesus

The Gospel of Jesus Christ – God’s Plan All Along

The Gospel of Christ Jesus is not an afterthought. God sees the end from the beginning, and he was not surprised when Adam and Eve sinned. He wasn't suddenly faced with the need for a plan and it didn't take him generations to come up with one. Christ's shed blood on the cross and resurrection … Continue reading The Gospel of Jesus Christ – God’s Plan All Along

Consecrate yourselves

Sometimes when I'm reading a passage of scripture there's one specific word that resonates with me. It's as if God took a holy highlighter to it. Today it was the word "consecrate".  To consecrate something means to set it apart. To dedicate it to God's service. Throughout the Old Testament God commands consecration. Sometimes it's … Continue reading Consecrate yourselves

God is in Control

A couple thousand years ago the prophet Isaiah had a message for Cyrus, the King of Persia. God had a plan for his people and Cyrus was going to be part of making it happen, whether he wanted to or not.  “For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you … Continue reading God is in Control

Righteousness – Through Christ Alone

Many times in the Bible God makes wonderful promises for those who are "righteous". Here are a few of my favorites.  The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. - ‭Proverbs‬ ‭15:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever … Continue reading Righteousness – Through Christ Alone