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Jeremiah 29:11 is a popular verse often printed on coffee mugs, tee shirts and wall plaques. We all want to hold on to the promise of prosperity and claim all the good things God has in store. However, this promise from God wasn’t originally for “us” but was given to the Jewish... Read More →

Many has mistakenly believed that following Jesus would insure a smooth path through life. Christ-followers don’t get a pass on the troubles and trials of this world. People often turn to Jesus when life has them down, cornered, and desperate. Jesus does forgive, offer hope and... Read More →

Does the Bible really say, “Money is the root of all evil.”? No, it doesn’t. It’s a commonly misquoted passage. Accurately quoted it states, “…the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) Some religious people believe that a Christian should live in poverty... Read More →

People who don’t even believe the Bible often cite Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” More commonly, “Don’t judge!” In culture today, this is one of the most pervasive values. It means tolerating anything and everything. It means the acceptance of any almost... Read More →

We like to think that people get what they deserve, that a bad person will experience bad things and good people will experience good things. We long for a sense of fairness and justice as the outcome of our actions. However, it simply isn’t true that people always get what they... Read More →

Some of the most misinterpreted words of Jesus are recorded in John 14:13. “You can ask for anything in my name and I will do it,…” This is exciting news to the uninformed Christian. New Christians often latch onto this verse with great enthusiasm and pray for all kinds of... Read More →

We live in a culture that has cancelled sin. We don’t talk about it or mention it, because everybody has a “right” to do their own thing. Throw God’s laws out the window. I often ask people if they think the world would be a better or worse place if everyone obeyed the Ten... Read More →

Don’t worry, be happy! This is a common phrase and a very catchy song performed by Pharrell Williams. Many people spend their whole life in the pursuit of happiness. The US Constitution guarantees our right to do so! The idea that happiness is attainable for more than a fleeting... Read More →

Life should be full, but often it’s just busy. We find ourselves with too many demands and commitments. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and inadequate. We think we can do it all if we just try harder, work smarter and focus. Life should by a rhythm not a race. As Christians we... Read More →