"Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." - Genesis 22:12   As we reflect on the profound story of Abraham and Isaac, we're confronted with a challenging question: What are we withholding from God? In Genesis 22, we witness Abraham's unwavering faith and obedience as he prepares...  Read More

"Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied." - Genesis 22:1   When the word "sacrifice" is mentioned, it invariably brings to mind the poignant tale of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. This narrative doesn't just illustrate the concept of sacrifice; it delves into the depths of faith, trust, and obedience. At the outset of this account, God calls upon...  Read More

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." - Romans 12:1   In reflecting on the concept of sacrifice, I couldn't shake the feeling that there might be more to it than I initially understood. As we recently journeyed through the Christmas season a few months back, i...  Read More

"Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." - Isaiah 43:7   Have you ever paused to ponder why God created you? The Bible provides a clear answer: God created us with the intention that our lives would bring glory to Him. In Isaiah 43:7, the LORD declares that everyone who bears His name is created for His glory. It's a profound truth that shapes the v...  Read More

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:15-16   No matter where you are in life, every day is an opportunity to start new. It's not merely about rewinding the tape and dwelling on the past. It's about seizing the opportunity to reevaluate where we are and reestablish where we want to go. Ephesia...  Read More

"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." - John 1:12  In the journey of life, one fundamental truth stands firm: because of Jesus, we have the incredible privilege of belonging to God. Through Jesus Christ, we not only have the opportunity to know God but also to be known by Him, to be forgiven and accepted as His beloved chi...  Read More

"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want." – Galatians 5:16-17   If you’re tuning in today for the first time, or for the first time in a while, I’d encourage you to go back to ...  Read More

"Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." - James 1:26-27   Today, let's explore the second reason why people end up in hell...  Read More

"Go now and leave your life of sin." - John 8:11   We spent a good amount of time earlier in the month discussing the reality of hell. And in the midst of that discussion, I didn’t want to skip over talking about the reasons why people end up going to hell. There are three specific reasons I want us to look at. We’ll discuss the first reason today and then move on to the other two reasons over the...  Read More

"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to." - Luke 13:24   Jesus tells us in Luke 13:24, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to." When Jesus says, "Make every effort," He's talking about your actions and your life decisions. So, here's the...  Read More

"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" - John 14:6  God, in His boundless love, has paved the way for every soul to find redemption and dwell in the eternal embrace of heaven. The promise in 2 Peter 3:9 echoes through the ages, declaring that the Lord is patient, desiring none to perish but all to come to repentance. The prof...  Read More

"I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live." - Deuteronomy 30:19  In the grand scheme of eternity, two diverging roads stretch before us—one leading to destruction, the other to life. The weight of this choice reverberates through time, as many find themselves unkn...  Read More