Isaiah 43:18–19– “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? God spoke… Read more “Seeing the Future with Faith”

Without the grace of Jesus: a hopeless end. With the grace of Jesus: an endless hope. — Rick Warren He Wants You. If you’ve gotten to the… Read more “Beyond Religion: The Heart of Following Jesus”

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross… Read more “The Power of Surrender: Following Jesus Wholeheartedly”

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from… Read more “What It Means to Follow Jesus: A Surrendered Life”

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Have you ever… Read more “The Power of Believing in God’s Promises”

 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.  This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11:1 It’s important… Read more “Overcoming Negativity: The Importance of Faith and Hope”