Yes You, Be Like Jesus

“There was a man sent from God…” John 1:6 John the Baptist was born with a destiny. He was commissioned by God. He came as a messenger on divine assignment into the world – or circle of influence. If we are commissioned by God, then we have a definite assignment. God has a plan and…

Amidst the grandeur of the opening ceremonies of the Olympic games, when the athletes march into the stadium, they recite the following, “I have prepared. I have followed the rules. I will not quit.” When you can say that with integrity, you can face the future with confidence, no matter what happens afterward. “I run…

“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation…. The Spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Mark 14:38) When your Spirit knows what your Lord desires of you, then your Spirit must demand supremacy over the flesh. However, the flesh does not easily retire to take “the back seat.” There will be times…

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1: 22 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. James 1:26 As we consider the common ground we all share today, I will…

“He who believes in Me . . . out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38) Our Master’s teaching suggests that if you do wholeheartedly place your trust in Him, all you receive from Him will overflow into the lives of others around you. This means His purpose for you is…

I read about a 16-year-old that spurred me on and I want to share it with you today. She was a young bride and did not waste any time in bearing children. By the time she reached the age of 16, she had been deserted by her husband and left to raise her two children…

“When He reached the shore, He saw a great crowd eagerly waiting for Him. Because He pitied them, He began to teach them many valuable lessons.” Mark 6:34 Let’s go back to Bethsaida – and in your mind’s eye, can you see the Lord alighting from that boat? He has left the ocean behind, only…