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Who is watching? Did you ever notice there are some folks who can get away anything? Does it ever seem as if you cannot commit the smallest infraction without getting caught? Even more, do God’s actions have the appearance of punishing you for the very deeds that He allows someone else to commit repeatedly without…

It is easier said than done is an old phrase. During the Temptation in the Wilderness, Jesus outlines three broad categories of sin. What is more, he gives us three counters or antidotes. The lust of the flesh can is only countered by denying oneself with the help of the Holy Spirit. Taking up One’s…

Jesus draws a direct correlation to love and forgiveness. Whereas, it is the perception that we are righteous enough on our own is most dangerous. Therefore, it is easy to justify our “little” sins and assume they are minor in the eyes of God. Typically, we tend to believe that because we only envy a…

The test is exhibited in our obedience. Indeed, it is not our works that save us, but they point to the one we serve. Whereas we cannot serve two masters. Jesus tells us we will love the one and despise the other. If we love our King, we will keep His commandments. When we have…

In the parable of the Good Shepherd, Jesus compares the relationship to His followers with that of a shepherd and his flock. Have you ever heard of a cattle drive? In the American consciousness, the cattle drive evokes memories involved of cowboys on horseback moving herds of cattle long distances to market. However, sheep cannot…

Being known by the King is absolutely critical. Jesus makes it perfectly clear that our best efforts to impress the world by our pious devotion to religion cannot save us. Saul of Tarsus lived and breathed religion and was lost. Apostle Paul was filled with the Spirit and was saved. Jesus must know who we…

It is not human suffering that moves our Lord, but our great faith. There are significant changes in the life of faith after severe testing. Tragedy continues to strike, year after year, generation after generation. “Certainly there were many needy widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the heavens were closed for three and a…

“For you are highly esteemed” is how some translations interpret this passage from the Book of Daniel.  The impact of this compliment comes from the fact that it is spoken by the angel Gabriel. The angel has just been dispatched from the throne of heaven. This makes one wonder and ask, how does a person…

Blessed are those who believe. Poor doubting Thomas had to have proof that our Lord had indeed risen from the dead. “Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” Jesus provides for him the necessary proof but offers the blessing to those of us who can believe without…

“Help my unbelief!” what an honest prayer! Our lack of belief still amazes the King. “O faithless generation, how long must I be among you? How long do I have to put up with you?”  It is believing that is the greatest hurdle for us, “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything…