The Sad Estate of the Selfish Man
. “I will build me bigger barns!” (Luke 12:18). In the parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus shows us that one's life does not consist of the things he possesses and He warns us against one of the most insidious evils in the human heart -- covetousness. “I have seen a grievous evil under the sun,” wrote Solomon, “wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner.” The Rich Fool was doing just that -- hoarding his riches, and harming himself. That is the sad estate of the selfish man. The Rich Fool ascribes the increase of his substance to himself, and deems... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

One Way Jesus on a Two Way Street
. “Give, and it shall be given to you” (Luke 6:38). It is one of the many remarkable features of following Jesus, that you cannot give without receiving back even more than you gave. The other side is also true -- you cannot receive without giving. It's a two-way street that we walk with the One Way Jesus. Jesus is only going one way -- but it is in every direction. He is building a kingdom, and has invited each of us to become a part of what He is doing. We become a part by giving whatever He has entrusted to us. You cannot teach without being... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

Delivered into Delight!
. "He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me." (Psalm 18:19, KJV). The Psalmist is overwhelmed with wonder at not only how the Lord acted on his behalf -- but why. When we read about how the Lord dramatically delivered him from his enemies we are stirred more deeply than any action-movie could ever do. For he portrays the Lord as a Mighty Warrior unleashing His dreadful wrath against His enemies -- "Then the earth quaked and trembled. The foundations of the mountains shook; they quaked because of... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

The Sheer Gift
. "Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides." (James 1:2, The Message). By now you've discovered that God doesn't do things our way. "My ways are not your ways," He tells us, "and My thoughts are not your thoughts." Often you will find that things in the Kingdom are the opposite to things in this world. For example, he that puts himself first will be last; he that would be great, must becomes the servant. And so on and so on. In this world of ours, trouble is TROUBLE. But not so in the Kingdom.... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

"I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through!"
. "Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn't even smell of smoke!" (Daniel 3:27, New Living Translation). The story of the three Hebrew children -- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego -- being thrown into the burning fiery furnace is legendary. They refused to bow down and worship the golden statue erected by King Nebuchadnezzar and as a result were bound in ropes and tossed into the... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?