What prevents you from greater Christian maturity?
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.’” (Luke 15:22 NIV) In the story of the prodigal,...
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A Leader Who Serves or a Servant Who Leads
“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32 NIV) When Jesus tells Peter he’s prayed for him, he explains this specific...
Jesus Never Looked Down on Others
“Think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.” (1 Corinthians 1:26 NIV) Jesus never looked down on...
The Bible teaches that God is never surprised
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born. Luke 2:6 (NIV) We manage time; we waste time. We spend time; we save time. We wish the time would come; we wish the...
God requires risky obedience
“Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of.” (Luke 19:26 MSG) If God tells you to take a step of faith but you hesitate to take it until he shows you what the second...
God Requires Risky Obedience
“Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of.” (Luke 19:26 MSG) If God tells you to take a step of faith but you hesitate to take it until he shows you what the second...
Our Witness to Non-believers Starts With Friendship
By Jon Walker “On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick…. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Matthew 9:12–13 (NIV) Jesus knew who...