What is your most important possession? How do you protect it? Jesus describes security differently. Because the heart of security is faith, security is a matter of trust. Following Jesus requires dependent faith. Security hinges on elementary and exclusive dependent faith.
While seeking to get through life, you can miss the obvious, thinking you already have what you need. Jesus lovingly teaches that the greatest blessing of following Jesus is Jesus. If you think there is something better, you will miss the obvious, too.
Many think following Jesus is a Choose Your Own Adventure story. Instead, Jesus calls to simply “Follow Me” and let Him choose our adventure. Over the course of a long afternoon Jesus lays out the paths others have followed. Now He invites His followers to watch their step as they follow Him. Following Jesus requires […]
What is America’s greatest resource? Energy? Water? People? A greater resource exists than those mentioned. Although you have this resource right now, some are more aware of it than others. Your greatest resource is time. Not only must you use it well, you must invest it wisely. Jesus teaches about the need to invest wisely. […]
Luis Palacios, pastor of Iglesia Biblica Bautista Vida Nueva, fills our pulpit today. Not only does Vida Nueva share our church facility, they help us reach our community. Let Pastor Luis bless your heart from God’s Word. God placed a great and precious treasure in your keeping. Since the treasure is valuable, the container is […]
Jesus accepted an invitation to dinner. Last week we saw the conversation at the table. Now, the conversation continues outside the house. Jesus speaks about the response His invitation requires. In addition, He adds to a larger discussion about following Him. Following Jesus requires commitment. Jesus makes three demands for commitment in this passage.
Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Of course, an optimist says “half-full” and a pessimist “half-empty.” Others have different opinions. While a realist says “it’s a glass of water,” a scientist says “It is completely full: half with water and half with air.” Steve says “it’s the weakest coffee I’ve seen.” Finally, an engineer notes […]
Imagine yourself in an awkward social situation. Can you name the source of your anxiety? The cause is usually something unknown. A misunderstood word, an unfamiliar social context, or a missed conversational cue led to your discomfort. You could not make sense of the world around you at that moment. Jesus makes sense of the […]
Some sensible phrases are practically impossible. The phrase “watch your head” is a perfect example. I cannot observe my head without a mirror; and looking at the reflection ignores the impending danger. Yet we say it, anyway. Consider the phrase “watch out.” There is no other direction one can watch. Since eyes are always pointed […]
Tales of treasure and those who hunt for it are almost as old as history itself. Treasure is found in crypts, pyramids, buried chests, and vaults. Once you decipher the key used to hide it, you can find any treasure. Although some use maps and coordinates or cryptic clues, others hide their secrets openly. Today, […]