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110605
Victimism: Stop the Finger Pointing
Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3
Jesus is said to have endured much hostility by sinners against Himself. But how? In this world of victims, things have gotten out of hand, and even a statement such as this can be easily misunderstood. Our society seems to promote the attitude of victimism. We are victims, and if so, then someone else needs to be blamed for our
110410
Christ Is Worthy to Redeem
Reading: Revelation 5
Jesus is the Lamb of God, but also the Lion of Judah. He is the only one who is worthy to open the scroll of Revelation and to guide us in our understanding of Scripture. But the scene is much more than that. Just imagine it: more than 100 million angels saying with a loud voice,
110403
God Is Worthy of Praise
Reading: Revelation 4
We hear so much about Jesus, but who is He really? This passage brings us before the very throne of God, where we meet our Lord and Savior who is worthy to be praised. The vision is glorious and it is all about worship. But is this what we think about as we approach His throne in prayer?
110327
A Well Anchored Love
Reading: 1 John 5:1-12
Think of a buoy in the sea. Currents pull it, and waves slap it, yet it stays in place as it was intended. Why? Because it is securely anchored on the rock. Just like a buoy, we also need to be anchored on the solid Rock (Jesus Christ) if we are, then the love of God will be manifest in us through our obedience to His commandments.
110320
The Source of Love
Reading: 1 John 4:7-21
There are many ways of expressing love, some even quite bizarre. The fact, however, is that any love generated by us has problems. Although we may come close, in some cases, to what love really is, it seems as if our nature continues to be tainted by that mixture of good and evil that began in Eden. True love, actually, is not
110206
The Good Shepherd
Reading: John 10:1-18
What does a shepherd do? What is the nature of sheep? Many people in our modern society don
110130
The Light of the World
Reading: John 8:12-20; 12:44-46
Light is vital to sustain life. No vegetable, animal or human life could be possible without light. Jesus, in one of His great "I Am" statements tells us that He is the Light of the world. Just as vital to our spiritual life as light is to our physical existence.
110116
Authority to Execute Judgment
Reading: John 5:19-29
Oh, how ready we are to judge others. We have "do" lists and "don't" lists that seem to apply more to our neighbor than to us. We seem to judge first, often from appearances, and ask later. But judgment is not ours. It belongs to our Lord, who is truly God, and who alone has authority to judge all.
101219
The Light That Conquers All
Reading: 1 John 1:1-2:6
Too many people are far too hasty in stating that they know Jesus Christ. In reality, they know of Him or about Him, but this is not quite the same as knowing Him. In this passage the apostle John is inspired to write about Jesus from the perspective of experience, not hearsay, of who He really is. They knew Him, personally ... and
101212
Is Your Church Dead?
Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9
As shocking as it may sound, we cannot experience growth unless as a church we are first dead. Is your church crucified with Christ, and no longer living to itself? It must, if it is to be alive in Christ. But who is this Christ in whom we must be alive? How do we get to know Him and be at one with Him?
101031
The Service of the Church
Reading: Matthew 25:31-40
What is the church? Is it still necessary today? What is its role in our life and in our communities? And most importantly, what is our role in it? The answer may surprise you!
101024
A Time for Rededication
Reading: Joshua 24:1, 14-24
It was a very special and meaningful time, a time of choices, a milestone in life. It was a time to value and treasure, and to remember. For us, it is a time to renew our allegiances, to rededicate ourselves to our true God, and to chose life in Christ.
101010
God's Promises
Reading: Genesis 17:1-8, 15-22
We hear them every day: outlandish promises that are too good to be true, and indeed they are not true. So, we learn to raise our shields and filter all these "marketing" claims as false or at least suspicious. And we do well, for when something sounds too good to be true, it really is ... except for God's promises. We
101003
Can You See Your Rainbow?
Reading: Genesis 6:12-18; 9:1-17
We have seen it in the sky, and drawn it in school. A rainbow is truly beautiful, but is it meaningful to you? It was for Noah and his family and for the generations that followed. In fact, it should still be meaningful today, for it is a sign of God's promise to all people and of His faithfulness in keeping that promise. God has made us many
100926
The Privilege of Giving
Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Most of Scripture deals with giving in one way or another. We concentrate on this brief passage in 1 Corinthians because it presents several universal principles that are essential to our understanding of giving. We will see that giving has always been a way of life, and it has profound spiritual implications that transcend its physical
100926
The Privilege of Giving
Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Most of Scripture deals with giving in one way or another. We concentrate on this brief passage in 1 Corinthians because it presents several universal principles that are essential to our understanding of giving. We will see that giving has always been a way of life, and it has profound spiritual implications that transcend its physical
100919
Restoring Broken Relationships
Reading: Romans 12:9-21
We are created for relationships: yet, since the very beginning of human history we find that our relationships are broken or altered by sin. It is sin, ultimately, that is the enemy of every relationship. But what happens when a relationship is disturbed or broken by our sinful nature? Where do we gofrom there? Although the entire Bible
100919
Restoring Broken Relationships
Reading: Romans 12:9-21
We are created for relationships: yet, since the very beginning of human history we find that our relationships are broken or altered by sin. It is sin, ultimately, that is the enemy of every relationship. But what happens when a relationship is disturbed or broken by our sinful nature? Where do we gofrom there? Although the entire Bible
100905
I Can Do All Things
Reading: Acts 28:16-31
When something does not seem to be going right in our life, especially if we are serving God in ministry, we seem to be prone to complain and ask ourselves "Why God?" or "Why Me?" Although we may not quite say it out loud, the implication of these questions is a statement of our faith which proclaims what we think about
100905
I Can Do All Things
Reading: Acts 28:16-31
When something does not seem to be going right in our life, especially if we are serving God in ministry, we seem to be prone to complain and ask ourselves "Why?" or "Why Me?" Although we may not quite say it out loud, the implication of these questions is a statement of our faith which proclaims what we think about God. The
100822
Finding Peace In Christ
Reading: Philippians 4:1-13
In a world riddled with anxiety we can find true peace. It is a peace that transcends even our own
100815
Living Into the Future
Reading: Philippians 3:1-15
Using a treminology that was typical of the Greek olympics, Paul was inspired to warn us against anyone who teaches that the sacrifice of Jesus is not sufficient for salvation, and that you need to qualify for it through religious practices (in his days circumcision). He reminds us that the righteousness God wants is not our own,
100404
Facing Pain and Joy in Christ
Reading: John 16:16-22; 20:11-16
Just like the apostles were exposed to the sorrow and grief of Jesus' death before they found their joy in Christ's resurrection, so today we often experience sorrow and grief. But even for us today there is a promise of gladness and joy, a promise that transcends all the pain we are exposed to.
100321
Community Begins with Family
Reading: Ruth 1:1-16
For good or bad, family ties are very strong. Even stronger, however, are our ties to the Christian community and especially to our Lord and Savior. Through the timeless virtue of Naomi and the faithfulness of Ruth we can still learn much about our commitment to the Lord and His commitment to us. We are family, we often say,
100321
Community Begins with Family
Reading: Ruth 1:1-16
For good or bad, family ties are very strong. Even stronger, however, are our ties to the Christian community and especially to our Lord and Savior. Through the timeless vitue of Naomi and the faithfulness of Ruth we can still learn much about our commitment to the Lord and His commitment to us. We are family, we often say,
080525
Overcoming Failure
It is simply a fact of life: sooner or later you and I will experience failure. However, having failed at something does not have to mean that we are failures. Find out what the Word of God has to say about it, and how it tells us about turning our failures into the greatest success of all.
070701
The Five Great Triggers of Temptation
Reading: Proverbs 7:1-27
It's like sweet honey, glittering, inviting, promising, and appealing, but as soon as you welcome it in, it will kill you! That is the nature of temptation, a nature that Scripture does not ignore but warns us about, giving us important clues to come out of temptation's deadly grip and resist it. Embedded in the ageless wisdom of
070218
Remember God in Your Youth
Reading: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8, 13-14
Many people spend a life searching for meaning and fulfillment, only to find themselves disappointed. Young people are more and more disillusioned with life ... a tough life, which some times does not seem to be worth the trouble. Here, the man who conducted the greatest experiment of all times gives us some answers:
061231
Christian Stewardship
Reading: Matthew 25:14-30
Everything we have and are is given to us by God. He has entrusted it to us for a purpose. But do we know what that purpose is? Are we good stewards of His resources? What does God expect of us?
061217
God's Peace on Earth
Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Christmas is a busy season in a very busy world. But can we pause long enough, this year, to think about the true importance of Christmas? Can we slow down enough to be able to find that peace that we all long for? Can we look beyond the glimmering lights enough to see what this time is really all about?
060708
Sufficient Grace
Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Why is it that so often, together with our blessings, we find challenges and pain? Why is it that God at times answers our prayers in glorious ways, and at other times He just seems to say "no"? It has been said that you cannot tell a Christian's character by how many things go well in his/her life, but by the way he/she reacts to
060701
Love in Action
Reading: 1 John 3:10-18
Do you love God? Many say so, but then they proceed to despise and even hate one another. How can that be? What kind of love moves you? Is it a love that points to yourself? Is it love for those who share some of your views or likes, or also for those who may so different or even unpleasant at first? What is the real source of true
060624
Marriage: As It Was Intended
Reading: Genesis 2:18, 21-25
Marriage is used in Scripture as an illustration of what our relationship with Christ is like. However, marriage itself has been redefined, attacked, and distorted by sin. So we now need to look at our relationship with Jesus to regain the meaning of what marriage was intended to be like.
060617
True Fatherhood
Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4
In a world where many do not even know who their father is, and some wish they did not know, how do we understand what it means to be an honorable father? More specifically, what does it mean to bring up our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord?
060610
While We Wait
Reading: Acts 1:1-14
One of the hardest things for us to do is to wait patiently, especially in a world as busy as ours. Armed with the thought that God does not waste any time, and with the positive example of the early church, we can learn important lessons from waiting. Perhaps we can even begin to see the work God does within us, individually
060603
His Vision ... Our Vision
Reading: John 17:9-21
Have you ever had to step into a place that is dirty, smelly and disgusting? Jesus did! He did that to reach out to us in our sins, and to cleanse us in His sacrifice. He did it because He had a mission: do you know what it was? How amazing that He would say to God the Father in prayer, "as You sent me into the world, I also have
060513
Loving the Less than Honorable Parent
Reading: Ephesians 5:1-21
For too many in our society days like Mother's Day or Father's Day are not as much of a blessing at they should be. God tells us to honor our parents. But how can we honor a person who has so deeply wounded us? How can we deal with parents who are a constant source of stress, anxiety and bitterness?
060415
Come to Me!
Reading: Exodus 25:1-5; 26:1-14
Discover the beautiful meaning of the ancient Tabernacle of God, as it was inspired to be built by God. Unveil the message that is hidden in its various layers as they outline your destiny in Christ Jesus. He is the way.
060408
God's Transforming Grace
Reading: Romans 5:1-5
As the old hymn goes, God's grace is truly amazing. It is amazing because it brings forgiveness and salvation, and offers what would otherwise be impossible for us. But it is also a deeply transforming grace which changes us in every aspect of our nature.
060401
Doubting Thomas
Reading: John 20:24-29
It had been a very difficult time for the disciples: from the triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion and now there was word of the resurrection of Jesus. Thomas was particularly affected, and like many of us today, he just did not feel like going on without knowing for sure. What was his problem? How was it resolved?
060325
Finding Our Rest in Christ
Reading: Genesis 1:26 to 2:3
From the very beginning, God introduced the concept of rest to picture our relationship with Him. Human sin, however, has broken that rest and separates us from God. We tend to feel burdened, heavy, restless and hopeless. But there is good news! Jesus said, "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will
060318
The Sin of Self-Reliance
Reading: Psalm 50:14-15
Time and time again, in the Old Testament, we read of people who cried out to the Lord in their distress, and He brought them out. God is in the business of teaching us to rely on Him, rather than on ourselves.
060312
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Reading: 1 Peter 4:8-11
Now that we understand what spiritual gifts are and how they are to be used, the next logical question is how can we come to know what gifts we have received? And what is the relationship between our purpose or calling in life and the gifts God has bestowed upon us by the Holy Spirit?
060304
Understanding Spiritual Gifts 2
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12
Just like an orchestra, the body of Christ needs all members (God's instruments) to be playing in harmony, each according to his own intended characteristics. But just like an orchestra, we too can find ourselves playing our role out of sync, or out of tune. As we continue our journey, it is important for us to understand and avoid
060225
Understanding Spiritual Gifts 1
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
What is a gift? How should we regard the fact that Scripture states that the Holy Spirit gives gifts to all believers? In ancient middle eastern culture, a gift was a sign of good will, and to refuse it or use it selfishly could be interpreted as a serious evidence of enmity. But what about our spiritual gifts? What are they? Are we
060218
Discovering Your Purpose in Life
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
We all have a purpose in life. Not just any purpose, but a God-given purpose. It is often called a passion, a burden, a vision or a calling. But what is it? How can we discover it? How can we understand the direction God is calling us to walk in, and quench that thirst for meaning and purpose we all seem to have inside?
060211
True Wisdom or Human Foolishness?
Reading: Romans 1:18-23
You would certainly not want for a surgeon who does not understand the human body to operate on you! How much more should we be careful about those who shape our minds? Are the books we read, and the people we listen to a true source of wisdom, or are we getting our fill of human foolishness? And how can we tell the
060203
Disciplines for Your Spiritual Fitness
Reading: Luke 5:12-16
So much attention is often given to being physically fit. Gyms, trainers, equipment, instructional videos and more keep reminding us that being fit is very important. But what about our spiritual fitness? Are we really fit for the work that God has called us to do? Discover the disciplines that our Creator has called us to practice to become
060128
Is Your Church Alive and Well?
Reading: Mark 4:30-32
In a society that values size and numbers, how can we truly evaluate if a church is alive and well? Can a small church still be an effective tool in God's hands? What are some of the keys that the Word of God gives us to evaluate if a church is well or not? How does your church measure up?
060114
The Power of the Tongue - Pt. 2
Reading: Ephesians 4:25-32
We live in an amazing paradox: in an age of communication explosion, most people are unsatisfied with their interpersonal communication. What is the origin of communication problems? What kinds of problems are most typical, and what does the Word of God tell us about it? How can we use sound communication to
060107
The Power of the Tongue - Pt. 1
Reading: James 3:1-12
Imagine having a razor sharp sword in your hands. Would you wield it wildly, blindly, everywhere around you? Of course not! Such a sword is dangerous, potentially lethal, and its use requires serious thought and consideration. Whether it is used for good or for harm will largely depend on the state of the heart of the individual using it.
051231
What Is Your Approval Rating?
Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18
Why is it that we are so concerned about approval, to the point of boasting our merits and comparing ourselves with others? What about our inner desire to be liked by others, and to be better than the others at what we do? What is the proper source of approval, and how can we be sure we have it?
051224
The True Christmas Story
Reading: Matthew 1:18-2:12
You can hardly understand a movie by just walking in the middle of it and watching but one scene. Nor can you open a book to a middle chapter, read only that chapter and expect to understand its meaning as it was intended in the context of the entire book. Likewise, we cannot look at Christmas as just the celebration of the birth of
051210
Loneliness
Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Loneliness is a very difficult aspect of human suffering, and makes coping with the challenges and pain of life all the more difficult. Yet, even loneliness has solutions. Jesus Christ, who enjoyed perfect fellowship and companionship for all eternity, came to this world in a lonely night and died a lonely death to redeem us and give us
051203
Freedom from Financial Bondage
Reading: Matthew 6:19-24
Worried about your finances? Struggling to keep your payments current? You may be in financial bondage, regardless of how much money you make. Financial bondage is a very current problem in our society. In the year 2000 more than one million bankruptcies were filed, 97.17% of which from private consumers. It may
051126
The Greatest Gift
Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7
A child is born. A new life. A blessing from God resulting from an act of love. But a much greater act of love was displayed when God Himself, the Creator of all things, entered into His creation to reach out to you and lead you to an eternity of glory with Him. His is the greatest gift ever.
051119
Fear: Taming the Enemy Within
Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7
We have all experienced some fear, and in fact there is a fear that is quite good to have. But what about the fear that cripples and enslaves us? Scripture tells us that God has not given us a spirit of cowardice and fear, but of power and love and discipline. God has given us the resources we need, and Scripture can indeed help
051112
Dealing with Difficult People
Reading: Matthew 5:43-48
What do you do if someone always rubs you the wrong way? Is there anything in the Bible that tells us how we should handle difficult people? How should we respond? Should we be assertive, defensive, avoiding? Jesus gave us some very simple, yet profound instructions which are general enough to embrace just about every
051105
Winning Your Loved Ones to Christ
Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-4
How do we approach a loved one who is a non-believer? What are some of the most common mistakes Christians make when they wish to lead a loved one to Christ? The apostle Peter gives us excellent and timely advice on this issue, and shows us how we can best minister in these delicate circumstances.
051022
Faith: Is God Letting You Down?
Reading: Hebrews 11
It's a matter of faith, you are told. So you try to increase it, to be convinced that what you asked for will be granted to you just as you asked. Time goes by and you keep praying and believing you will get the answer you seek. Yet, you see no sign of God's response. Is your faith enough to move God? Is He letting you down?
051016
Whatever Happened to Love?
Reading: 1 John 2:15-17
Everyone wants it, talks about it, sings about it, and often cries about it. But do we really understand what it is all about? Where does it come from? How is it best expressed?
051009
Bring the Children to Jesus
Reading: Mark 10:13-16
Good parents today have become and endangered species. Children, that used to be regarded as a blessing from God, are all to often considered a burden, an unwanted trouble, a distraction from the "real" goals parents have in life. How does Jesus look at this? What do you suppose He would say to our generation? What
051001
The Truth Which Sets You Free
Reading: John 8:21-32
Everyone believes in something, so it is not just a matter of whether we believe, but what we believe in. What is the truth? Does it change according to culture and individual beliefs? How does it affect us? What difference does it make?
050827
Lessons From a Samaritan Woman
Reading: John 4:1-26
It's unmistakably familiar: we are tired, drained, desperately looking for something that may satisfy. It's like being in the middle of a desert, begging for something that may quench our thirst. Then, someone comes to us, and offers us crystal, clean, fresh and life-giving water....