One of the hardest things to teach our children is that it is not about them. They are born thinking that everything is about them. Unless it is knocked out of them, they will live their whole lives thinking everything is about them. Has that been knocked out of YOU yet? How do you read […]
John 4:48-51-So Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” 49 The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” 50 Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. In 2nd grade we […]
“Grace is not opposed to effort but to earning.” – Dallas Willard. I’d like to add that if there is no effort (to be good and do good), then grace was never applied. One of the signs of our receiving grace (or saved) is that we will make efforts to be in character who we […]
John 4:31-35–Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” 33 So the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought him something to eat?” 34 Jesus said to them,“My food is to do the will of him who […]
Do you ever get afraid about your salvation? Do you ever get troubled by the thought, “Am I really saved?”, at times? You should. “Once saved, always saved,” is not taught in the Bible. Millions of “Christians” cruise along in their daily lives since they “accepted Jesus” years ago. They are smug in thinking that […]
Some of my complaining thoughts yesterday: #1: (Walking downstairs at home) “This house is cheaply made! It’s creaking!” #2: (Getting into my car) “This car is so old its automatic doors won’t work!” #3: (Teaching math at the high school) “Why don’t they understand this simple concept? Argh!” #4: (Tutoring kids after school): “I’m so […]
John 4:41-42-And many more believed because of his word. 42 They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.” There have been many times where I have been encouraged by people […]
As long as man is at the center, the Bible has mistakes. If we, human beings, are the judge of all things right and wrong, then whatever detracts from our own sense will seem wrong. This includes the Bible. If the Bible contradicts our latest studies on psychology or sociology or even physical science, then […]
John 4:27-Just then his disciples came back. They marveled that he was talking with a woman, but no one said, “What do you seek?” or, “Why are you talking with her?” In continuing with this conversation between the “woman at the well” and Jesus, the disciples come on the scene and are shocked by what […]
Two words Satan loves: “One day…” “One day, I will get right with God.” “One day, I will go back to church.” “One day, I will start spending more time with my kids.” “One day, I will get more involved with ministry.” “One day, I will start reading the Bible.” As long as what we […]