The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. (Acts 11:26 NIV) The disciples were identified as followers of Christ no doubt because their lives exemplified His character. Many people carry this title, not realizing its implication. Whenever we claim that we’re Christian, we’re saying that we belong to Christ, and belonging to Christ means thatContinue reading "Belonging to Christ"
Don’t Follow to Unfollow
Someone had the following quote on their social media profile, "Don't follow to unfollow." Those who are familiar with how social media works know what that means. The person is simply saying, "Don't follow me only to unfollow me later." I was reminded of John 6 where many who had been following Jesus stopped followingContinue reading "Don’t Follow to Unfollow"
Are You Following Him?
After this a lot of his disciples left. They no longer wanted to be associated with him. Then Jesus gave the Twelve their chance: “Do you also want to leave?” Peter replied, “Master, to whom would we go? You have the words of real life, eternal life. We’ve already committed ourselves, confident that you areContinue reading "Are You Following Him?"
Shine Brighter
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.(John 1:5) We've all watched a movie where the main character, who also happens to be the hero, is temporarily knocked down by the villain. During this time, we watch as evil reigns and we hope and pray that at some point theContinue reading "Shine Brighter"
God Has the Last Say
“Go back to Hezekiah, the leader of my people. Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord.Continue reading "God Has the Last Say"
Behind the Scenes
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. (Acts 9:40 NIV) Peter had become well known for healing the sick. In Acts chapter five, we’re told, “people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadowContinue reading "Behind the Scenes"
A Walking Miracle
But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say... For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old. (Acts 4:14, 22 NIV) When things continued to look dim, the mother seemed to lose all hope that her daughter could everContinue reading "A Walking Miracle"
Christ’s Witnesses
The man who had been healed begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him off and said, “Go back home and tell everyone how much God has done for you.” The man then went all over town, telling everything that Jesus had done for him. (Luke 8:38-39 CEV) Although “Everyone from around Gerasa beggedContinue reading "Christ’s Witnesses"
Give Him a Shout-Out
Next a poor demon-afflicted wretch, both blind and deaf, was set down before him. Jesus healed him, gave him his sight and hearing. The people who saw it were impressed—“This has to be the Son of David!” But the Pharisees, when they heard the report, were cynical. “Black magic,” they said. “Some devil trick he’sContinue reading "Give Him a Shout-Out"
Seldom Early but Never Late
There's a quote that says, "God is seldom early, but He is never late." We find that true of the following stories in the Gospels. Jesus showed up after... -Lazarus was dead for 4 days;-Jairus' 12 year-old daughter had died;-the widow's son was dead;-the woman had spent all her money on doctors who couldn't findContinue reading "Seldom Early but Never Late"
Rising with the Son 