Why I Was Afraid of the Second Coming of Christ
For a long time, the return of Christ didn’t stir excitement in me. In fact, at one time, it produced dread. Before I was born again, the idea of Jesus splitting the sky was terrifying. I had been taught the difference between the Great White Throne Judgment and the Judgment Seat of Christ, and I […]
You Are God’s Priceless Treasure. What Will You Do with Today?
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) I have spent enough time practicing contract law to know that nobody pays full price for something they consider worthless. Every dollar spent tells you something about what the buyer believes the item is […]
The Myth of Ideal Conditions: What Matthew 16:24 Teaches Us About Following Jesus
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.’” (Matthew 16:24) In a story published by Runner’s World, organizers of the Twin Cities Marathon announced that starting in 2027, they plan to move the race to mid-October from its […]
Let Me Introduce The Father Who Believed In Me
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 I never could have predicted it—not in a million years. If you had told the rebellious, guarded, suspicious teenage girl I once was that one day she and […]
Have You Been Born Twice?
Most parents never forget the instant their child entered the world, and Jesus used this very image, something every human being has in common, to describe the most important event that ever happens in our lives. Nicodemus was the kind of man who probably thought he had everything figured out. He was a Pharisee and […]
The Priceless Gift of Being Declared Completely Innocent
Have you ever carried the weight of your guilt? That sick feeling in your stomach when you know you’ve done something horribly wrong and can’t undo it? Or maybe you’ve felt the fear of one day standing before a holy God to answer for every wrong thought, word, and deed? The Bible gives us the […]
Closing the Distance: A Race You Can’t Afford to Lose
“Then he said to Jesus, ‘Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 In one of the most thrilling finishes in marathon history, American runner Nathan Martin chased down the leader in the final […]
The Four Lies Satan Told Eve: Do We Still Believe Them Today?
In the Garden of Eden, Satan didn’t barge in with horns and a pitchfork. He slithered in with questions about the trustworthiness of God. My friend, Satan was a cunning liar about God thousands of years ago, and he still is now. “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which […]
Episode 45: Three Levels of Knowing God: Belief, Salvation, Intimacy
the episode By Kimberly Faith Subscribe To LISTEN TO FUTURE EPISODES Share with someone who needs to hear the hope and truth of the gospel Share kEY tAKEAWAYS What does it truly mean to “know” God? In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, Kimberly Faith and her father, John McLarty, sit down for a […]