Dawn Wilson
Jesus said we must take up our cross. Our taking up is really a matter of bowing down. Jesus never hid the cost of discipleship. He calls us to bow in absolute surrender to Him. This isn’t a myst...
Pamela Palmer
To understand why we believe and follow Jesus, it is vital to understand who Jesus is. ...
Robert Martinez
The Bible is clear that following Christ is not a passive activity! We cannot continue to live our old lives while pursuing the perfect righteousness of Christ. We need to put our trust in God and His...
Ed Jarrett
Jesus called twelve men to follow him and be his disciples. They did not just cheer Jesus on in the work he did. These men left behind their nets, tax booth, and whatever else they had done before, an...
Brittany Rust
Will you follow him? Will you deny yourself, your flesh, and temporary pleasures for a relationship with God and eternity in his presence? Following him isn’t promised to be easy, but he does promise ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Simon of Cyrene is mentioned by name in only three passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, and Luke 23:26). ...
Rhonda Stoppe
Discover the Bible story of the Romans Road to salvation and its meaning. What must we do to ensure our salvation to heaven?...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Before he got to the cross, he had to first go through the garden of Gethsemane. It's there in the garden where Jesus prayed “let this cup pass for me.” What did he mean by that and why did Jesus pray...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In Matthew 8, Jesus tells a potential follower that he should "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead." On the surface, it sounds more than a little harsh. The man just asked to take time to ...
Bethany Verrett
Jesus final words on the cross are both heartbreaking and powerful. The Apostle Luke records that just before dying, Jesus said "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" But what do those words me...
Jessica Brodie
There are many more hymns we can sing, read, and otherwise reflect on as we approach Easter. These are a good start. Whether you prefer old hymns or new, whether you count these among your favorites o...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
"Today you will be with me in paradise" may be the most shocking statement in the Easter narrative. Can being saved really be that simple?...
Ruth Clemence
In the ancient Greek language, there are four types of love. There is storge love which is love that is shared between family members like that experienced between a parent and child; eros love which ...
Ruth Clemence
Our world has been broken by sin and is marred by suffering and pain. Whether it's a stubbed toe or a global catastrophe, we will all experience pain in some form. So what is a believer to do when the...
Joel Ryan
Jesus had no gold, no earthly treasure, and no real estate to give to Mary after His passing. In fact, everything He had owned was seized and divvied up amongst the Roman soldiers at the foot of the c...
Ashley Hooker
Have you ever decided to start a business? Maybe, you have had to make an unexpected purchase. Whatever the case may be, there has been a cost. You may have decided that the cost is just too much an...
Emma Danzey
If you are wondering when is Ash Wednesday this year, we are only a few weeks away. February 17, 2021, is the day when many believers will recognize the beginning of Lent....
Emma Danzey
Alabaster box (or referred to as jar) is mentioned in three places in the Bible. The reference is to the woman Mary of Bethany....