For a few weeks this summer we are looking at what Jesus taught us about the true secrets to living a happy life. In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5), Jesus lays out eight standards for Christian living. You might call these the “8 Secrets of a Happy Life.” Everyone wants to be […]

In the Beatitudes (Matthew chapter 5), Jesus lays out eight standards for Christian living. You might call these the “8 Secrets of a Happy Life.” Everyone wants to be happy – but not everyone is eager to follow Jesus’ plan on how to find happiness. We need to pray and […]

Martin Luther realized from his readings of Galatians that the “just shall live by faith” and not by works. He found issue with the Roman Catholic Church of his day and its preoccupation with religious rites, including the selling of indulgences. All this flew in the face of the Gospel, […]

One of the most important aims of a Christ follower is to become more like Jesus. Our great desire is to be transformed into the image of Christ (Rom 12:1-2). We have been set free FROM the entanglements of sin and Satan by the power of Christ. And we have […]

In Galatians 1:1-10, Paul reminds us that there is Only One Savior (1-5), Only One Hope (vs. 6-7) and Only One Truth (vs. 8-10). His name is Jesus. Life can become challenging, frustrating, and even painful at times. It behooves us to “always remember” who Christ is and whose we […]

“Make a difference with your existence.” This is a thought rolling through my mind often these days. How can we make a difference for the Lord and for good? We all want our lives to count. We all want to be change agents and make a difference in the lives […]

The “Sermon on the Mount”, as it is commonly referred to, is found in Matthew chapters 5-7 and is considered one of the greatest sermons ever preached. [As a side note, I believe it’s worth a regular read from every Christ-follower.] In the very center of this sermon (in chapter […]