Introduction
The decision to follow Christ radically changed my life. Among the things that “became new”, was a love and great desire to know Him. Recognizing the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit as my teacher, I quickly learned how exciting the study of His Word can be. It wasn't long before I was hosting bible studies a few nights a week. Gathering with others who shared a desire for deeper intimacy with God was powerful, greatly impacted my life. For those who attended, there were a couple of "rules." 1st Rule - “We can’t be afraid of the
The Consequence of Light
John 3:16 has to be the most often quoted verse in the Bible. It's the foundation of our Christian faith. God so loved us that he gave his only begotten son to pay the price for our sin. A price we could never repay. If you read verses 16 and 17 only, one may believe that act alone universally saved us all, and nothing is required of us. That's not how it works. As you continue to read you will discover the "consequence" of light coming into the world. Men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were
The Many
“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." (Matthew 7:13-14) “Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in
TWO ROADS BY THE RIVER
What if you lived your entire life believing a lie? Your faith and trust misplaced. What if others were concerned, but kept silent fearing you’d find offense? How would you know? Personalize the passage of scripture below. Let the words penetrate your heart, transcend your traditions, and stir your spirit. You may find the words of Jesus unsettling. I did. I hope you do too. At least for a moment. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many