I have been studying the Gospel of John and in doing so believe that chapter five is one of the most powerful discourses of Jesus’ teaching ministry and within its verses (as in all Scripture) lays the power to change a person’s life. In John chapter five, Jesus makes five personal statements declaring his deity: (1) Jesus states that he is equal with God in His person, “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.” Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that …
Grim Reality
I know it has been a while since I posted on my web-site. I must admit that I have been confused, not about my faith in Christ, but in the poor response to the articles I have posted in the past. My heart has been broken for a very long time for America and its people as I have watched the madness and hatred that possesses so many people all across America. But in the past few months my heart has gone from broken to shattered over what is transpiring in America today. Many are crying out for freedom and …
Enter Through the Narrow Gate
In my youth, I followed the wide path through life hoping to find answers to the questions, why I am here and why am I so miserable. The wide path, or wide road, really doesn’t have any lasting solution to those questions. Certain endeavors can bring some temporary relief, but when the newness wears off and the pain returns you realize the futility of it all. I became a devoted Christ follower in February 2000 with a determination to get off the wide path and get on the narrow path–Christ’s way. As I begin to study and meditate on the …
Somewhere on the Road to Healing Lies Forgiveness
A critical moment comes in the life of a Christian when they must choose to forgive those who have damaged them in the past. In Mathew 6:14, 15, Jesus teaches us the absolute necessity of forgiving others, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you “But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (Matt. 6:14, 15 NKJV). Forgiving others in the eyes of God is simply not an option. I am convinced that if we do not completely free ourselves of unforgiveness we will not experience …
Second Chances, Born Again
Getting a second chance at life is something many of us have desired at some point in our lives. Reaching out for that second chance seems to be one of the most difficult gestures for us to do. I don’t know if it’s because we don’t want to admit that we totally messed up life, or fear keeps us from grabbing a hold of such a precious opportunity. I discovered a second chance at life in a relationship with Jesus Christ. We try to make life so complicated but the simple truth, I have found, is that there is a …