A Friend Like Jesus: A Tribute to Bob Swan
Sometimes God brings someone into our lives, even if for a moment in time, for us to see His glory. For me, that someone was Bob Swan.
Unconfessed Sin
Imagine yourself in elementary school science class. A beautiful white carnation is placed in a tall thin vase with water and put on your desk.
Making Jesus a Priority
When I think, speak and sign His name, a harvest of emotions surface. I want to hold on to the power of His name.
Desires of the Heart
Studying scripture as a whole is crucial for gaining true Christ like wisdom. Christians often end up traveling down a dangerous road, extrapolating a verse and molding it to mean something it really does not mean.
The Testimony of Jesus
Jesus Christ has the ultimate testimony. The tendency to put Jesus in the category of the human testimony is interesting because He is both God and man.
A True Friend in Jesus
I am honored this week to share another powerful devotional written by my friend Jeff Braunns.
The Grip Strength of God
To succeed in this Christian life, we must be tethered to our Heavenly Father’s side. Many of us claim Christ but live like the world.
Persecution
When you give your life to Christ, Satan, who you formerly served in your life apart from God, becomes consumed with thwarting your plans to remain free from sin.
Joseph’s Heart to Follow God
Remember the story of Joseph and the coat of many colors? What a great story.
Writing Your Testimony
You will notice on our home page that you can watch/read my personal testimony at any time.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
I have greatly looked forward to writing this particular devotional. There are so many great stories in the bible.
Stephen: A Model of Forgiveness
I am amazed at what technology can do. Not long ago, thanks to Instagram, I met Jeff.
Miracles of Jesus – Part 4
When Jesus appears to His disciples, initially they are startled for obvious reasons, they witnessed His death.
Miracles of Jesus – Part 3
We have spent a great deal of time unpacking the miracles and wonders of our Lord Jesus Christ during His time here on earth.
Miracles of Jesus – Part 2
I do not know why in our human minds, we misjudge the power of Jesus time and time again.
The Power of Prayer
When I was twelve years old, horrible stomach pain plagued me for nearly a week.
False Prophets
As a kid, my siblings and I were involved in a number of church activities. My favorite was a ministry called AWANA’s.
ROMANS 10:9
People think it’s complicated to become a believer. Scripture reminds us it is one of the easiest things anyone can do.
BYE BYE COMFORT ZONE
When I think about all Jesus has done for me, I want to shout it from the rooftops!
SALT OF THE EARTH
Today, we are going to look at a passage out of Matthew and how Jesus calls us to flavor the world.
HOW MISSIONS CHANGED ME
If you tuned in last week and watched the devotional, “My Heart for Missions,” then you now know why I have a heart for different areas of our world.
MY HEART FOR MISSIONS
It was 2007, I moved away from my hometown for the first time in my life and began a new path as a professional sign language interpreter.
MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT: JIM ELLIOT
Many men and women throughout the course of history have stood up for Christ while facing persecution, including death.
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS
Did you know in America today, anxiety disorder affects 18% of the adult population?
BEST SELF-HELP BOOK: THE BIBLE
Walk into any bookstore and you are likely to find a “self-help” section in the Christianity aisle.
THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER
Prayer is the means by which we communicate with our Heavenly Father through intercession made by Jesus Christ.
PSALM 118 – PART 3
Right off the bat in verses 19-21, our Psalmist Author, possibly Moses of the Old Testament, immediately expresses praise with adoration and thanksgiving.
PSALM 118 – PART 2
Today we jump into part 2 of our Psalm 118 series. Previously we covered verses 1-9 and it was phenomenal.
PSALM 118 – PART 1
Psalm 118 is hands down my absolute favorite Psalm in the entire book of 150 chapters.
IS JESUS ENOUGH?
In this race we run called life, we turn to many things to fulfill our “needs.”
THE WEIGHT OF SIN
Sin is an all-consuming evil. The all-inclusive list of each individual’s sins…
PAUL’S TESTIMONY
It is a common spiritual emotion to feel inadequate, the feeling we as Christians get, that we will never be good enough to be used by God.
JONAH’S TESTIMONY
It is a common spiritual emotion to feel inadequate, the feeling we as Christians get, that we will never be good enough to be used by God.
PREPPING FOR BATTLE
We know the Apostle Paul did much and suffered much for the sake of the gospel.
SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION
As with anything in life in which perfection is the esteemed goal, practice is required.
WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR MY LIFE?
This age old question has been thought provoking since the beginning of time.
