Have you ever wondered why the disciples of Jesus were enthusiastic about quitting their jobs to follow Jesus? Honestly, they had no idea what they were getting themselves into at first. They thought that they had been called upon to start a political campaign for world domination. This is exactly why they closed down their … [Read more…]
The first verse of the Bible reads, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1, NIV). If God did not create the universe then there is no point to reading the rest of the Bible. However, if God created everything that exists then human beings have a responsibility to read the … [Read more…]
We may have peace in a world full of pain, Not the absence of conflict, but the strength to endure; When the world falls apart and nothing seems sure, The word of God forever remains the same– The promise of God’s love is ours to claim. ~Stephen Beagles
There is simply no excuse for people living in the United States of America to be ignorant of the word of God. There is at least one Christian church in every town, and anyone can find a Bible in a library or bookstore. Turn on the radio and you can tune into a Christian radio … [Read more…]
“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open unto their cry.” ~ Psalms 34:15 Have you ever wondered where God is on days when it seems everything is going wrong? I know that there are some days when it seems that God is ignoring us or that He has … [Read more…]
I bow before the throne of grace I don’t deserve to see His face He wraps me in His kingly robes He puts His crown upon my head “My child,” He said, “I took your place! Your debt is gone, your sin erased I paid your price, My blood was shed Now sit and eat … [Read more…]
You are my God, I place my trust in you Creator of the Universe Divine There is nothing that you cannot do You cause the rain to fall, the sun to shine. You paint the flower and make the water wet You cause the seeds to grow and birds to sing I need not trust … [Read more…]
Without the cross there would be no resurrection story; without forgiveness there is no cleansing. Thank God that the lamb of God died, so that we might live an eternal life in heaven. The resurrection of Jesus is proof that God’s holiness was satisfied by the Father pouring divine wrath against sin on Jesus at … [Read more…]
Sacred warriors fight for what is right, With God given strength and awesome might; Fearlessly they walk this sin-filled land, Disrupting evil forces dark at hand. Making light of all that’s good and true, They stand among the earth’s most precious few; Raging through the darkness with a fury born of God, They plunder satan’s … [Read more…]
Open my eyes that I might see Your love unfolding tenderly; Your grace is pure, The cross shines bright Into this darkened hour bring your light. ~Stephen Beagles
His promise still remains He will never change He’ll see us through the pain And peace he will arrange. Why now does he promise To give us life anew We do not deserve this But someone does love you. There are deep red bloodstains Those who believe are few But the fact it still remains … [Read more…]
When it comes to spiritual warfare, most people either ignore the devil or focus on him. The only way to fight the devil is to focus on the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Evil spirits exist and their main objective is to destroy our faith in Jesus. They don’t worry much about the … [Read more…]
I have learned over the years that most Christians use the same words to explain biblical doctrines: Salvation, Grace, Faith, Obedience, etc. The problem is that many have attached different meanings to the words they use to describe Christian beliefs. Different word definitions often leads to confusion for new believers who are interested in learning … [Read more…]
One of my favorite authors, Ellen G. White, wrote a single sentence that encapsulates most everything there is to know about the act of praying to the God of heaven. She wrote: “Prayer is the secret of spiritual power.” She also wrote in Steps to Christ, a 126 page book that ranks in the top … [Read more…]
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” ~ Psalms 1:2 The King James Study Bible (1988) contains a statement in the beginning section, “How to Study the Bible”, that contains valuable insight into the best way to study the Holy Scriptures: “A … [Read more…]
Christmas is a time for reflecting on the Birth of Christ. There are many reasons why Christ is different from the others who claimed to be from God. First, his coming was pre-announced in Holy Scriptures. This is how the Wise Men from the East knew that Christ had been born. Furthermore, history was split … [Read more…]
The first sentence of the first book of the Holy Scripture reveals the origins of the universe, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Moses penned these words as the Spirit of God –the same spirit that “moved upon the face of the waters”—directed his attention to the day God … [Read more…]
If anyone had a reason to lose faith in God it was Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar invaded his country and stole him away from his family and friends. He was taken as a royal captive and forced to live in Babylon. He was given a new identity and made to serve the Kingdom that destroyed his … [Read more…]
I don’t know where many television evangelists get the message that we can have the assurance of health and wealth by believing in Jesus. This can be misleading to new Christians who expect that Jesus will take away all their troubles if they have enough faith. Jesus said plainly, “If the world hates you, keep … [Read more…]
Lord Jesus, give me words to sing for you, Grant me by your spirit words of truth; Open up the floodgates of your grace, Let me see the sunlight of your face. Our Father, Take my heart and make it yours, Let your glory shine from heaven’s door; Guide me in your wisdom all my … [Read more…]
Dear God, Reveal yourself to me today. Enter my world, take me by the hand, and lead me down your paths of righteousness. Make me an instrument of your will, and help me to bestow on others the blessings you have bestowed upon me. Help me to endure the evil of this world, and forgive … [Read more…]