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In today’s crossroad experience Jesus encounters a man by the pool at Bethesda. People with every kind of illness and physical impairment came from far and near because they believed miraculous cures would happen here. According to tradition an angel would occasionally stir the... Read More →

The world is noisy. We are barraged with echoes from society, friends, media and more. It’s easy to be overwhelmed and confused by all the input! And, have you ever thought about what your echo is contributing to those around you? What you listen to will be what you echo, and... Read More →

Many people are not happy in their jobs or vocations. In this economy, job satisfaction is practically non-existent. God must have a better plan for our lives than simply toiling and getting through our daily grind. All of us struggle at times the same way Solomon did when he... Read More →

God parted the Red Sea and allowed the Israelites to pass through on dry land only after they continued to walk forward toward the sea. At the wedding in Cana Jesus made wine only after the wine jugs were filled with water and samples were taken to the wine tasters. The ten... Read More →

The Shema includes the first commandment God gave to Moses (see Deut. 6:4-9). For the Jew, the Shema was to be the first thought of the day, the last thought at night, the first thing taught to a child, and the last words on a person’s lips at death. It was memorized, recited and... Read More →

Daniel was enslaved in a foreign land; he was far from his home, his dreams, his hopes, and his religious freedom. Finding himself stripped of everything, even his name, he was in the worst of situations. Yet, he did not succumb to self-pity and become a victim of his... Read More →

God made you and put you on earth for a reason. He has a purpose and a plan for your life. He wants to use you in ways that are greater than you’ve ever imagined. But, you have doubts! “How could God ever use me? I’m not as talented or as smart as so and so, and just look at all... Read More →

Top Gear – Tear Down God gives us a new identity the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. It’s the amazing gift of salvation. We become a child of God. But often we don’t feel all that different. That is because we still have the same mind we had before. God’s renewal... Read More →

Character is the commitment to do what is “right” as God defines “right” regardless of the cost. We live in a world where accomplishment and achievement are prized and often held in higher regard than character. When accomplishment is top gear, a new societal ethic... Read More →