“Peter replied, ‘Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!’ Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: ‘Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.’ And he went outside and wept bitterly.” [...]

Take today’s next step: Live a Spirit-filled life  “And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’” (Matthew 26:27-28, ESV) When God [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 8:26-39 I would definitely rate some Gospel stories as PG, maybe even 14+. I vividly recall my first experience watching the Jesus Movie as a kid. I held my breath as Legion came on the scene. “Look out! Don’t get out of the boat!” I almost shouted to the disciples as I [...]

Take today’s next step: Live a better life – take The Life challenge  “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and [...]

“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that and shudder.” James 2:19 “You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.”  James 2:19 “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even [...]

“I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13, KJV) What would you give for the power to live a truly holy, fruitful life? Strangely enough, it is yours for the asking. If your problem is timidity in witnessing, God promises to help you share your faith with others: “For the Holy [...]

Take today’s next step: Answer the call. Join The Life today The resurrection of Christ has always been a hard concept for us as humans to grasp. We see Jesus as the human, God who became flesh for us, however we don’t relate to how He rose from the grave as God again, not as [...]

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians 4:29 It was a big billboard that caught my attention nearly a half mile away. It said: TALK IS CHEAP: SEE OUR RESULTS. What a message! Anyone [...]

Take today’s next step: Live a life fully centered on Christ “Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” (James 1:8) Well that is a verse is a wake up call! Do you ever feel unstable and feel like your world is spinning out of control?  Well, being close to Jesus is [...]

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7 He looked somewhat disheveled, tired and was carrying a rather worn suitcase. His clothes had been through the wash a number of times, though perhaps not recently. We were both checking into [...]