But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:4-7, ESV) (Listen)
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“For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.” Matthew 12:40 (HCSB) **** **** **** **** Jesus spent three days in hell. He spent... read more
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NASB) *** *** *** *** The secret to living with confidence is to be confident in God’s compassion and power. He is the Almighty and everlasting God, and his power and... read more
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and... read more
“We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love other believers.” 1 John 3:14 (GWT) *** *** *** *** Our love for others is the fruit, not the root, of our relationship with God. The Apostle John taught that our love for others... read more
One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” The man answered, “‘You must... read more
“So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 (HCSB) *** *** *** *** Being a prodigal means... read more
Mark 9:14-29 tells the story of a boy with an evil spirit. His father brings him before Jesus, hoping that there may be deliverance from this awful affliction which has been torturing his son so long. Jesus tells the man, “Everything is possible... read more
“The Lord is merciful and gracious; he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love.” Psalm 103:8 (NLT) *** *** *** *** My kids are obsessed with fairness. They argue over who gets the biggest piece, who gets to play the computer game longest,... read more
