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Jesus abdicated his throne in heaven and came to earth so that salvation could be freely available to you and me and to all humanity. Jesus paid with his life. Although salvation costs us nothing to receive, it demands everything in return. You cannot truly receive Christ and... Read More →

Jesus abdicated his throne in Heaven to make salvation available to everyone. From the manger to the cross he challenged his followers for the throne of their life. This Christmas Jesus asks for His rightful place. It’s a Game of Thrones. Will you allow Him to claim the throne of... Read More →

In Luke 18 we find the story of the rich young ruler. In today’s world he would be sort of a CEO who has come to Jesus to negotiate the contract for a home in heaven. He asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him that he should obey the Ten Commandments. The... Read More →

Jonah and the great fish is a very familiar Bible story. We are fascinated by the details but most of us don’t grasp the full meaning of it. It’s much more than a fish catching a man. The story is one of grace and forgiveness, not only for a reluctant missionary but also for a... Read More →

The blind men in Matthew’s account could have wallowed in self-pity. It would have been easy for them to focus on their troubles and be blind to a solution…”Poor me, I can’t work; all I can do is beg. I’ll never have a normal life and family.” And in their culture, it was widely... Read More →

It’s amazing that two people can be in the exact same circumstances…job, school, neighborhood, church, and one is filled with gratitude while the other complains. Why? Because the complainer perceives that what they have is owed to them; they are entitled. The other sees what... Read More →

What do you want for Christmas this year? Christmas is a time of wonder and hope, a time for traditions, and a time of many demands and expectations. Sometimes what we say we want and what we pursue seem to have nothing in common. We want peace; yet we over-schedule and run at a... Read More →

The Christmas story, as we visualize it, is one of simplicity and beauty, but in reality it was complicated, uncomfortable and messy. Mary is unmarried and pregnant, unacceptable in her culture. She claims she is pregnant with God’s child. Her fiancé is ready to break off their... Read More →

When we take the step of faith and receive Jesus Christ as Savior, the Holy Spirit takes up residence in us. The Spirit dwells in our heart/soul—the inner core of who we are, the executive center where all decisions are made. The Holy Spirit has full access to God and to us! The... Read More →