Category: Jesus

When it comes to eternal issues, put first things first. by Trey Graham   Have you ever read about the gymnast who, after earning a gold medal, chose to accept the silver instead? Have you ever witnessed someone stating his or her preference to be named salutatorian instead of valedictorian? Do you know anyone who…

Royal treatment from the true King. by Roy Gee   The gospel is a regal thing. Jesus said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God . . .” (Luke 4:43). Abraham Lincoln said that God must love common people because He made so many of them. The cynic says God must…

The Messiah showed the power of paradox. by Gary B. Swanson   By this time in his life, Abraham was used to obeying God without question. So when the command came in the night “Go to Moriah and sacrifice your son,” Abraham set out. For him it was just that simple. When he and his…

The nearness of Christ in the ache of emptiness. by Bob Hostetler   For many people, holidays are a time of joy and nostalgia. But for others, holiday sights and sounds open painful wounds. The widow, with every greeting card she opens, is pierced anew with the pain of facing her first holiday season without…

To see or not to see: It’s our choice. by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson   My mother is going blind. What was once a tiny black hole in her vision grew until she could no longer see out of that eye. Now the same blackness has begun in her other eye. But she knows what…

by Tami Rudkin   Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well” (John 14:6, 7a, NIV). They had never seen His face. They had never heard His voice. They had…

by Tami Rudkin   I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved (John 10:9, NIV). Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life,…

Filling the empty spot inside. by Tami Rudkin   We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14, NIV). We are spiritual people. There is no use denying it. If you are one of those people who have never really…

Mary would never be the same. And neither would we. by Tami Rudkin   While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her born, a son (Luke 2:6, 7, NIV). Could I ever let him go? He lay in my bed, head resting close to…

by Tami Rudkin   The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm (Luke 8:24, NIV). When was the last time you went sailing? Perhaps, you’re still smelling the fresh sea breeze, reveling…