True wisdom can be found in two statements. “I know who I am,” and “I know who God is.”  In all of Jesus’ life, only one person says this to Jesus… and it turns out to be a Roman soldier. Matthew 8:8-10  The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You shouldContinue Reading

What do false prophets and magicians have in common? An  audience that wants to be deceived again and again. Matthew 7:15-16   “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them.

Separate your self from everything that is evil, everything that will separate you from God. It is the truth except when it is not. Matthew 5:43-45  “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you mayContinue Reading

In life we face all types of disappointments, heartaches and trials.  But our God is there to refresh us and provide us with everything that we need. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths forContinue Reading

Most of the time we equate success with material things in our culture, such as cars and clothes.  But boy do we have it wrong!  Jesus tells us about “the greatest amoung us.” The greatest among you will be your servant. Matthew 23:11

I am sure you have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But the Bible says we cannot live on bread alone, so maybe there is something else we should be feeding ourselves with. Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comesContinue Reading

Jesus will not treat you any differently if you have doubts or questions.  His own disciples questioned him constantly.  Trust your doubts with Jesus. 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my handsContinue Reading

Have you ever had a hard time loving someone different from you or even being close to someone different than you? God says that he loves ALL and so should we! “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my lovedContinue Reading

There is an old wives tale about leaving your purse on the floor being bad for your financial prosperity.  God has a different focus about our prosperity. 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company ofContinue Reading