“Our Living Hope is Jesus Christ”

1 Peter 1:3 It is a comforting truth to remember that those who belong to Jesus Christ are never without hope. Through His great mercy, God has given believers something the world cannot give and cannot take away. Because Jesus rose from the dead, our future is secure, our lives have eternal purpose, and our…… Continue reading “Our Living Hope is Jesus Christ”

“Bought with a Price”

Beyond religion, into the nearness of His love… Scriptures are KJV (King James Version of the Bible). Somewhere along the way, many of us have grown very good at “doing” Christianity, yet less involved in truly loving Jesus Christ. We attend services, sing the songs, serve in ministries, and know the right words, yet our…… Continue reading “Bought with a Price”

“Blessed are those who mourn”

From Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount… Mourning is not a sign of weakness but a “pathway to God’s blessing” Jesus said, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Those words in Matthew 5:4 used to confuse me. Mourning does not feel blessed. Loss does not feel holy. Yet Jesus speaks as One…… Continue reading “Blessed are those who mourn”

For God so Loved the World

The Fourth Candle of Advent: Love All Scriptures KJV (King James Version of the Bible). As we light the Fourth Candle of Advent, called the Candle of Love, our hearts are drawn to the very center of Christmas, the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. This candle reminds us that Advent is not only…… Continue reading For God so Loved the World

Hell: What Scripture Really Says

Why My Heart Trembles at Some of Today’s Teachings… All Scripture KJV (King James Version of the Bible) There is a growing trend in some churches to soften the doctrine of Hell. The message sounds gentle: Hell is just separation from God, nothing more. Yet when I open the Scriptures, I cannot find a single…… Continue reading Hell: What Scripture Really Says