Jesus came to save you and me from our sins. Those who know Jesus know they are sinners and need him. The people who Jesus was responding to when he said this verse were Pharisees who saw Jesus and what he was doing, but didn't think they needed him. Jesus can save you from whatever …
What you say matters. The words that come out of your mouth have power to them. Small things can have big impact. One word can cause a lot of damage. God wants our tongues tamed so the words that come out of our mouths are doing good instead of doing evil. How tight of a …
God sees your motives and your priority. Sometimes life gets busy, and whatever's in front of us becomes first priority; but God wants to be our first priority. Reflection is powerful. Even if in the moment we do not make the right choice or have the right priority, taking time to reflect can help us …
God has a calling and a purpose for your life. Your past and what you do before stepping into your calling prepares you for what's to come. Jesus took fishermen to fish for men. They understood the concept of what they were going to do because of what they did before, but Jesus changed their …
For some reason, I am always tempted to tell myself I'm doing things wrong. When things are hard or don't flow well, my first answer is "what can I be doing better right now? This can't be right." But actually, it can be. The impulse to blame is strong inside of me, but some things …
God's way often looks the opposite of the world's way. In trying to be first, you are thinking of yourself. When choosing humility, you are thinking of yourself less. Humility can look like you are falling behind others, but it is actually choosing to have different priorities. Jesus' example shows that God as man came …
God will take care of the nations and forces coming against you. Sometimes the threats never materialize into actual battles. It is not worth the energy to focus on your fear and what-ifs, but rather focus on the One who's got you through it all. When God asks you to do something, he will provide …
Jesus quotes this verse as the second greatest command: love your neighbor as yourself. In your moment of offense, ask yourself how you would want them to treat you if the positions were reversed? Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is you would never do that, which might be true, but... Everyone has …
God is your source of victory. He already knows how to defeat your enemies. He already knows how to overcome the obstacles in your way. By knowing where your victory comes from, you can fight with confidence. How has God brought victory in your life? Through you we push back our enemies; through your name …
God is by your side in every situation you face. He does not leave you or abandon you. You do not ever face trouble alone. God will keep you safe and give you strength. In times of trouble, we must remember to call on God and lean on him because he is with us and …
Jules Conrad 