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The Narrow Gate: only God could build a bridge from mankind to Himself. All of man’s efforts at construction failed as miserably as the Tower of Babel. Unfortunately, most will not enter through the the narrow gate—through Jesus. Even those who should know better too often stumble over the Cornersone because the wisdom of God…

“Work hard to enter the narrow door,” Jesus makes this statement in response to the question, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” His answer raises another question for us today; am I taking the grace of the Lord for granted? Indeed, what is this narrow gate? And how do I strive to enter through it…

How do we make “Seek the kingdom of God” a real priority in our lives and not merely a pretense? How do we put it above all else? So easily, we are distracted by the worries of the day. The pressure of anxieties bends our thoughts towards our problems and away from our problem solver!…

When do you call on him? Mornings can be the best time to go in search of the Lord, while it is quiet and the busy day ahead is still a safe distance away. Call upon the Lord during the early morning quiet time, before the urgencies of the day begin calling upon you. It…

“Lord, please leave me!” This is not Peter’s first encounter with the Lord. Already Jesus had healed his mother-in-law of a fever. Perhaps Peter suspected that the healing was merely a coincidence. He had heard Jesus teach, but there have been plenty of wise teachers who come and go. It was common in that day…

Jesus wants us to go and tell others. H quotes the passage in Isaiah 6:9-10 more than any other. He was always teaching in parables so that it may be fulfilled. And yet, through His spirit, He offers us the antidote to this ancient curse which still prevails over all of humanity. His ways are…

The voice of the Lord, have you heard his call? Do you have ears to hear it, or are there more pressing concerns urgently screaming for your attention? The invitation the prophet Isaiah heard was very general; he merely volunteered. He could have remained silent, and the Lord would have found someone else. The Lord…

Woe is me, cried the prophet Isaiah. Just like him, we live unaware of our own wretchedness until we see the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Army. Then, instantly we are fully conscious of our unworthiness. We discover our shame, that we are unable to clean ourselves up to present ourselves to His Highness. Remember…

When You Die, Heaven Gains Another Angel   Plain and simple, humans are humans, and angels are angels. I hate to burst bubbles on this one and especially at Christmas time. Don’t we all get a little teary-eyed when Clarence gets his wings? The fact is humans are created in the image of God and…

God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle Human life is everywhere a state in which much is to be endured and little to be enjoyed.” —Dr. Samuel Johnson Who hasn’t felt the pressures of life? We all have, and this is just another meaningless platitude. If you just do a cursory read of…