Why Jesus - Day 38 Today's Devotional: Doing the small things in life are just as valuable as doing the big things if God has called us to do them. If our motive is to stay obedient to God, we will do everything unto the Lord! "Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?" Romans 9:21 … [Read more...] about Small Things
Why Jesus
Two Trees
"The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil" (Genesis 2.9 NIV). The Garden of Eden represents the presence of God and heaven. Adam and Eve lived protected in the Garden of God with everything they needed … [Read more...] about Two Trees
Seeking Diverse Teachers
"After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions" (Luke 2.46 NIV). The Holy Spirit is our supreme teacher, and He will bring many teachers into our path. Jesus is our example. He was found among the teachers listening and asking questions at a young age. If we are struggling, confused or just feeling … [Read more...] about Seeking Diverse Teachers
Why Jesus on Audible
Why Jesus Jesus Discovered “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4.15 NASB). Jesus truly understands us because He has experienced the sin of the world. He took all of humanity’s sin, illness, pain and weakness, exchanging it for His holiness and … [Read more...] about Why Jesus on Audible
Amblyopia: Poor Eye Teaming in Life
I was diagnosed with amblyopia when I was in elementary. Amblyopia or sometimes referred to as "lazy eye" means that my right and left eye don't work well together. The vision in my left eye has become lazy and relies on my right eye to do all the seeing, becoming the main eye that sends signals to my brain of the images around me. I was in the fifth grade when the doctors … [Read more...] about Amblyopia: Poor Eye Teaming in Life
Signs from God: External and Internal
"Gideon replied, 'If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me'" (Judges 6.27 NIV). Signs from God in the Bible Asking God for signs to boost our faith can be a bit tricky. There are moments when we know what to do, and asking for a sign for what we know is right shows a lack of trust in God's Word. However, there are … [Read more...] about Signs from God: External and Internal
Jesus Went on the Naughty List
The culture's manufactured Christmas Spirit includes being good enough to earn our holiday blessing. Kids may lose their presents if they are bad. But if they are good, they will have gifts under the tree. The other component of this fake Christmas Spirit is by doing good works we automatically become good people. We buy coffee for the person behind us and, suddenly, we … [Read more...] about Jesus Went on the Naughty List
Spiritual Themes in Kayne West’s New Album, Jesus Is King
Spiritual Themes in Jesus Is King I've listened to Kayne West's album, Jesus is King, about a dozen times and I just downloaded it this morning. I can't tell you what these songs mean to me. For 14 years, I have been writing, speaking and proclaiming Jesus Christ. Is anyone listening? Does anyone know the value of Who I'm proclaiming? Then Kayne West comes down like a … [Read more...] about Spiritual Themes in Kayne West’s New Album, Jesus Is King
