Pray because you want to, not because you’ve been told to! About ten years ago, my doctor told me that I had a serious health problem, and that if I didn’t address it, I would be in a wheelchair in a few years. He told me that I needed to change my diet and exercise regularly. At the time, I was feeling very unwell, so I was highly motivated to follow his instructions. I did it because I had to. Within a year, my health problem had cleared up. Then I stopped the exercise. Continue reading “Pray Because You Need To”
The Storms We Make Ourselves
You may have heard the story of Jesus walking on the sea. But it’s important to understand that there was an important back story… Continue reading “The Storms We Make Ourselves”
The Greatest Ever Promise of Jesus
There are so many wonderful promises in the Bible, but many people miss the greatest every promise of Jesus! I’ll come to the reason why they miss it in a moment. But the greatest promise is this one, from the lips of Jesus himself: Continue reading “The Greatest Ever Promise of Jesus”
Believe it for Yourself
Many people know about Christianity. Many people have grown up as Christians. But eventually, everyone has to come to the point where having others believe for you isn’t good enough. You have to believe it for yourself. Continue reading “Believe it for Yourself”
Hope for Those With Little Faith
Let me confess something about myself. I’m not some kind of model Christian. By nature I’m a pessimist and a worrier. Often, little things cause me stress. Continue reading “Hope for Those With Little Faith”
Where Did the Universe Come From?
Some people ask the question, “Where did life come from?” But the question of where the universe itself came from is an even bigger question. Continue reading “Where Did the Universe Come From?”
The Risky Business of the Gospel
I’ve often been asked what Jesus meant when he said some of the strange things like we find in Matthew 10:37:
Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me (NIV). Continue reading “The Risky Business of the Gospel”
You Have Been Drawn Out of Deep Waters
When I was a teenager, I went for a walk with some friends on the rocks along the seashore, at the base of some cliffs. We ignored the signs that warned of danger. Continue reading “You Have Been Drawn Out of Deep Waters”
People Not Like You
When you understand the Gospel, it breaks down your preconceived ideas of who is acceptable to God and who isn’t; who will be saved and who will be lost. Jesus went out of his way to show that the love of God and his saving power knows no boundaries. Continue reading “People Not Like You”
Does God Love Me?
Everyone wants love. But defining what exactly love is is something that no one in all of human history has been able to do. Continue reading “Does God Love Me?”