A life of sacrifice
In the book of Romans, Paul appeals to believers to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice … which is your reasonable service” [[Romans 12:1 NKJV]]. What does the wor... »
Activated Author
Being Faithful
One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much. And he said to him, “Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall ha... »
Once Saved, Always Saved
Some people live in eternal insecurity. They can never be sure, no matter what they do or don’t do, that they will go to heaven when they die. It’s enough to make a nervo... »
Eternal Salvation
The Bible tells us that “God so loved the world”—you and me—”that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:... »
New Beginnings
As the son of a successful corporate lawyer, growing up was pleasant for me. In my early teens my parents sent me to an elite private boarding school. Due to my great int... »
Why God Sent Jesus
In Jesus we see what God is like. Colossians 1:15: He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Hebrews 1:3: He is the radiance of the glo... »
Frequently Asked Questions About Salvation
Who needs it? Most people seem to think God grades on a curve. If you try to be a good person and don’t make too many serious mistakes, you’ll probably be given an averag... »
Receiving the Holy Spirit
Everyone who receives Jesus as their Savior, who is saved and born again, receives a measure of the Holy Spirit. In fact, you cannot be saved without the Holy Spirit, bec... »
The Source of True Love
God created us with the need to love and be loved, and He alone can satisfy the deepest yearning of every human soul for total love and complete understanding. The things... »
The Gift of Knowing You
Dear Jesus, thank You for this life that You’ve given me. Thank You for bringing me into this world and bestowing upon me the greatest gift there is—the gift of knowing Y... »
The woman at the well
Although most of us have heard the term “good Samaritan,” we may not be aware of who the Samaritans were and the enmity that existed between the Jewish people and the Sam... »
The Search for Meaning
What is life all about? What am I here for? Is there a purpose, a plan for me? And if so, what is it? Questions such as these have stirred the soul and imagination of hum... »
A Personal God
Some of the world’s major religions do not believe in or worship a personal God. Instead, He is viewed as a sort of supreme reality or ultimate principle underlying the u... »