The most frequently played game among mankind today is the “waiting game.” We will put off (seemingly) whatever we can put off until the last possible moment when we can’t put it off anymore. But, unfortunately, too many people are playing that game with their spiritual life. Have you obeyed God’s plan of salvation and been baptized for the remission of your…

Having an “encounter with Jesus” is a buzzword among some religious bodies, which seems to emphasize that there are no boundaries or limitations in where or how one can encounter Jesus. Let’s be clear–every person on earth needs to have an “encounter” with Jesus. However, the “encounter” must take place on HIS terms, not ours! Think about this. Be baptized into Jesus…

Hate is such a strong word and a strong emotion. It is definitely not something upon which we like to dwell or a topic that is comfortable to discuss. But, as Christians, we might as well face the facts — we are hated. There are those in this world who despise us simply because of our devotion to Jesus Christ. But, this…

The identification of “your enemies” surely varies from person to person, but the Bible has much to say about how we should treat them. And, everything that God tells us to do toward our enemies is 180 degrees from how we might normally think, requiring our absolute diligence. Jesus tells us to “agape love” our enemies, wanting what is very best for…

If the devil had his way, you would have stopped following the Lord a long time ago. What keeps you going? If the wicked world had its way, you would have stopped following the Lord a long time ago. What keeps you going? If the anti-God American government, media and entertainment industry had its way, you would have stopped following the Lord…

How do you identify yourself? Who are you? How does your identity affect your view of life and the world around you? How does your identity impact how you relate to and treat other people? Do you identify yourself based upon your race? Is that who you are? Do you identify yourself based upon your gender? Is that who you are? Do…

How’s your energy level today? Are you feeling peppy and full of life? Do you have a spring in your step? Would you describe yourself as having great vitality? You may read these questions and consider them strictly from a physical standpoint. You may respond through the prism of physical strength, physical energy, physical vitality. However, the above questions are asked from…

Some folks look around at the denominational world today (and often at specific groups) and exclaim, “Wow! It is really something all the ways in which they are doing good and glorifying God.” Let me ask you a question–how do we know that it is “something”? Jesus placed a great emphasis on “abiding in Him,” especially in John 15. He affirmed that…