And from then on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:27b
We've been talking a lot about honoring our parents this week. Today, we must stop and think about those who have become like parents to us and those who do not have children. Are we honoring those who cared for us like o...
Continue ReadingFor instance, God says, 'Honor your father and mother,' and 'Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.' But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, 'Sorry, I can't help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.' Matt...
Continue ReadingHonor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, "things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth." Ephesians 6:2
In Exodus 20, the people of Israel were given ten instructions to follow by God. These...
Continue ReadingWhen Jesus saw His mother standing there beside the disciple He loved, He said to her, "Dear woman, here is your son." And He said to this disciple, "Here is your mother." John 19:26-27a
Can you imagine the sight? Jesus, hanging on a cross, looking at His beloved mother, Mary. Can you ima...
Continue ReadingThere is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
As believers, we are on a rescue mission to bring as many people to faith in Christ as we possibly can. After all, how can we live any other way knowing that the lives of thos...
Continue Reading"I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." John 5:24
When given a gift, we do nothing to earn it, right? If we had to earn it, that...
Continue ReadingHe will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever." Revelation 21:4
Right now, we are seeing just how broken, messed up, and full of pain this world is. Sickness and death seem to be all around us. Lonel...
Continue ReadingYes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
I have a confession today: I do not like camping. Oh, I am all about bonfires and s'mores, but I am not a fan of the whole "sleeping in a tent" ...
Continue ReadingAnd Jesus replied, "I assure you, today you will be with Me in paradise." Luke 23:43
Why is it that when certain people who have been miraculously rescued from a life full of sin come to Christ, our first instinct is to doubt them? We may often question their sincerity. We may doubt that ...
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