Forgiveness is powerful. In Matthew 18:23-34, Jesus teaches about the importance of forgiveness in the form of a parable. Let’s take a look at what He says, starting with verses 23-25 (NKJV). “Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to…
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea,…
I had the privilege of reading Kingdom Benefits: Advantages of a New Life with Christ by Diane Burke. As someone with a heart for evangelism, I’m thankful this book exists. For the most part, each chapter focuses on a wonderful benefit of a relationship with Jesus. It takes us through relationship, prayer, the Bible, love,…
Isaiah 53 is prophesy about Jesus, the Messiah. It declares powerful truth about what Jesus experienced for us. “He was oppressed and afflicted,Yet He did not open His mouth;Like a lamb that is led to slaughter,And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers,So He did not open His mouth.By oppression and judgment He was…
“Now Pilate summoned to himself the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, and he said to them, ‘You brought this man to me on the ground that he is inciting the people to revolt; and behold, after examining Him before you, I have found no basis at all in the case of this man for the charges which you are bringing against…
As I was reading about the birth of Jesus, I was drawn to the good news which the angel gave the shepherds. Luke 2:10-11 says this: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town…
This is a difficult, confusing time for many people. If you’re struggling to find peace, remember that flowers need both rain and sun to grow. Rain doesn’t have to be bad. It waters, nurtures, and refreshes. Take this time to refresh, reset, and re-evaluate what’s important in your life. Recalibrate. If you’re looking for answers:…
Someone’s into you—and not just ANY someone, THE someone. The someone Who constantly thinks about you, Who wants to hold you, walk with you, talk with you, and share in every moment with you. This someone knows everything about you. He knows your darkest secrets, your insecurities, and your struggles. While knowing, His love never…
Are you carrying a weight on your shoulders? Is there something with which you’ve battled for years but feel like you can’t break free? It feels like a stronghold—a prison—and no matter how hard you try, escape seems impossible. In Luke 13, Jesus sees a woman who “had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen…