Could you imagine being one of the disciples that actually hung out with Jesus while he was on earth? Talk about being mentored. And not only was he their teacher, he was their very close friend. He loved them, and they loved him. He was their King. Their Savior. They…
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Step One – Repent
“Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts of the Apostles 2:38 NLT) Now repent of your sins and turn…
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What are you waiting for?
During Jesus’ teaching ministry, he told a parable that illustrated the finality of choosing our own way rather than acknowledging the fact that only God’s redemption plan has a happy ending. (Luke 16:19-31). I wrote my own little story based on his words. ************************************************* Once upon a time there was…
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Lessons from Proverbs – Trust in The Lord
I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:20 NLT) …Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles. (Proverbs 1:5-6 NLT) Proverbs is full of verses that layout the way…
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Profitable servant
I’ve often wondered what Jesus meant when he told the parable of the three servants that were given bags of silver to hold onto for their master. (Matthew 25:14-30) The end result is clear that the master was pleased with the servants that took the silver, invested it and ended…
