The Light of an Ignited Life
. “He was a burning and a shining light” (John 5:35). This lasting tribute was said of John the Baptist, by none other than Jesus Himself. Indeed, Jesus also said, “I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he” (Matthew 11:11). This means that each one of us may, like John, be a burning and shining light. But there is a price to be paid. Years ago I heard the great revival preacher, Leonard Ravenhill, say, “The cost of... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

With Money on Their Minds
. “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” (Luke 16:13). In the Old King James version, Jesus gives money a name -- Mammon. In so doing He personifies the god of Materialism, which works to steal our affections away from the One true God. Barnes in his commentary writes, "Mammon is a Syriac word, a name given to an idol worshipped as the god of riches." Did you know that there is a competition for your heart and soul? It's a... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

The Sad Estate of the Selfish Man
. “I will build me bigger barns!” (Luke 12:18). In the parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus shows us that one's life does not consist of the things he possesses and He warns us against one of the most insidious evils in the human heart -- covetousness. “I have seen a grievous evil under the sun,” wrote Solomon, “wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner.” The Rich Fool was doing just that -- hoarding his riches, and harming himself. That is the sad estate of the selfish man. The Rich Fool ascribes the increase of his substance to himself, and deems... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

One Way Jesus on a Two Way Street
. “Give, and it shall be given to you” (Luke 6:38). It is one of the many remarkable features of following Jesus, that you cannot give without receiving back even more than you gave. The other side is also true -- you cannot receive without giving. It's a two-way street that we walk with the One Way Jesus. Jesus is only going one way -- but it is in every direction. He is building a kingdom, and has invited each of us to become a part of what He is doing. We become a part by giving whatever He has entrusted to us. You cannot teach without being... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?

Delivered into Delight!
. "He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me." (Psalm 18:19, KJV). The Psalmist is overwhelmed with wonder at not only how the Lord acted on his behalf -- but why. When we read about how the Lord dramatically delivered him from his enemies we are stirred more deeply than any action-movie could ever do. For he portrays the Lord as a Mighty Warrior unleashing His dreadful wrath against His enemies -- "Then the earth quaked and trembled. The foundations of the mountains shook; they quaked because of... To read the full content simply click on the above title. How cool is that?