Posts with the tag “following-jesus”

“For no one can lay any foundation other than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 3:11 It is easy to build a life where Jesus is included but not central. You believe in Him, respect Him, and call on Him when things get hard. At the same time, decisions are driven by comfort, success, or control. Faith becomes something you add to life instead of the foundati...  Read More

"For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 3:11Picture building a treehouse with care and vision, one that looks incredible from the outside. But underneath, the tree holding it up is dead. At first, it might hold, but eventually the whole thing will fall. Not because the design was wrong, but because the foundation couldn’t support it. ...  Read More

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.” - Matthew 5:14-15 Jesus did not say you might be the light of the world. He said you are. That means this is not something you can opt out of. If you follow Jesus, your life is meant to shine. You ...  Read More

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 15:57 If you’ve ever rooted for a losing team, you know the pain. The frustration. The hope that rises in the offseason, only to crash again by midseason. As a Cowboys fan, I know that feeling way too well. When the losses pile up year after year, winning starts to feel more like a fantasy than a possib...  Read More

"Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour." – 1 Peter 5:8 There is a moment coming at the end of the millennial reign of Christ that may surprise you. Scripture says Satan will be released for a short time. After being locked away for one thousand years with no ability to influence or deceive, he will be allowed to come out and do what he ha...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9 One of the most misunderstood words in the English language is the word “Christian.” Especially in the South, we live in a culture where most people claim to be Christians. We grow up in Christian homes, come from Christian fami...  Read More

"And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’ Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions." – Mark 10:21-22 Are you really willing to follow Jesus no matter what? The rich young ruler in Mark 10 thought he was ready. He cam...  Read More

"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." – Matthew 12:30 There will come a day when people willingly take the mark of the beast. Some will be convinced—believing that one leader, one government, and one system is the best path forward. Some will be careless—not thinking twice about what it means, just wanting to keep their lives comfortable. And some wi...  Read More

"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." – John 15:18 Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In fact, one of the hardest parts is learning to be okay with being misunderstood. People will question your faith. They’ll criticize your choices. Some will reject you outright. Others will talk about you behind your back. And no matter how much you try to explain, some people ...  Read More

"The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you." - John 12:35 When Jesus gave us the book of Revelation, His purpose wasn’t to frighten us but to prepare us. He wanted us to be ready for what’s coming and to use this time wisely. In Revelation 10, we see that the pause, the season of grace, is nearing its end. Like a weather forecaster ...  Read More

"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." – John 16:33 There’s something about tough times that tests our faith in ways that nothing else does. When life gets hard—when the pressures of work, family, health, or even personal struggles pile up—it's easy to wonder: Is following Jesus really worth it?  This question, though it may seem harsh, is one that man...  Read More

"Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near." – Revelation 1:3 If you’ve ever read through Revelation and found yourself wondering, “Why is this book so full of signs and symbols?” You’re not alone. It can be difficult to understand, and it’s a valid question to ask. But the answer is actua...  Read More

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35 Generosity is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, and it is a quality that Jesus exemplified throughout His life on earth. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a pattern of selfless giving, com...  Read More

“I and the Father are One.” – John 10:30 Jesus claimed to be the ONLY way to God. The idea that Jesus is the exclusive path to God may sound narrow-minded to some, but the truth remains unwavering.In John 10:30, Jesus boldly declares, “I and the Father are One.” This statement is at the heart of the Christian belief that Jesus is not merely a way to God, but He is God incarnate. To un...  Read More

Two gates, two roads, two destinations. The choice is yours — discover why the narrow way is worth it.  Read More

Faith isn't a set of rules — it's a relationship. Jesus is knocking; will you open the door?  Read More

Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Discover why following Jesus shapes even how we treat ourselves.  Read More

Jesus stood silent before those who misjudged Him. Discover how His example steadies us when we're misunderstood.  Read More

Following Jesus means going wherever He leads. Discover the cost and joy of a 'wherever' kind of faith.  Read More

There's a difference between a fan and a follower. Ask yourself honestly: are you truly a disciple of Jesus?  Read More

Jesus doesn't just work in us — He works through us. Discover how He uses ordinary people to reach the world.  Read More

God's eyes search the earth for hearts fully His. Discover the God who comes to us before we ever come to Him.  Read More

Peter got it right: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Discover the One the world has been waiting for.  Read More

Jesus calls, then commissions. Discover how He turns everyday followers into people He works through.  Read More

Jesus met the disciples in the middle of their workday. Discover the God who comes to us before we come to Him.  Read More