Finding Truth in God's Word
Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for... Continue Reading →
Do I need Jesus? Most people believe that we should each do what makes sense to us- "You do you." That means some may want to follow Jesus while others want to follow a different religion. Some may want to do New Age practices using crystals or astrology. Still others may reject any form of... Continue Reading →
Who is Jesus? This is a complicated question to answer. History tells us that Jesus was a man who lived 2000 years ago and started a religious movement that is still alive and well today. He was born into the world and later died by crucifixion. These established historical facts document the humanity of Jesus.... Continue Reading →
Did Jesus really rise from the grave? This question has been debated since the empty tomb was discovered. There have been several different theories to account for the missing body of the crucified Jesus. One theory is that Jesus' disciples stole his body. Anticipating this possibility, however, the Jewish leaders demanded an official Roman sealing... Continue Reading →
Did Jesus really die on the cross? Yes. This used to be an area of debate, but is now generally accepted as factually true by all historians. As mentioned in post #1, there is documentation of Jesus' crucifixion by several sources outside of the Bible. So, is it possible that Jesus could have survived his... Continue Reading →
Why did religious leaders hate Jesus? Jesus never hesitated to call on behaviors that were displeasing to God. The religious leaders of the day prioritized their own needs and social status over the needs of the people. They appeared very righteous on the outside, but their hearts were far from God. Jesus drew attention to... Continue Reading →
What did Jesus teach? Jesus taught things that were very revolutionary for the time. He showed special regard for those who were overlooked or rejected by others by teaching equality among all of God's children. The following scripture translated by the Message Bible explains the heart of his message in our modern language: “You’re blessed... Continue Reading →
What was special about Jesus' birth? The mother of Jesus was Mary. She was still a virgin and engaged to be married to a carpenter named Joseph. She was told by an angel that she would give birth to God's son. Joseph also received a revelation from an angel. He was told that the expected... Continue Reading →
Was Jesus a real person? Yes. Jesus was a real historical person, and he is documented by multiple sources outside of the Bible. Only a few decades after his crucifixion, Jesus was mentioned by both Jewish and Roman historians. Their accounts describe aspects of the life and death of Jesus. He is also documented in... Continue Reading →
During Holy Week I like to reflect on the Old Testament as I prepare for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday because it is an awe-inspiring reminder of God's perspective and plan. Throughout the Old Testament little breadcrumbs are dropped through the dark and treacherous forest leading us to our redeemer Jesus Christ. The promised Messiah... Continue Reading →
My son recently asked me my thoughts about heaven and hell. Was heaven really a place in the clouds with golden gates and angels playing harps? Is it individualized to the person filled with all of the things and people we love? What about hell? Is it a fiery pit beneath the earth with Satan... Continue Reading →
When mankind was created, God spoke directly to his chosen. Among those were Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. After the Hebrews entered the promised land and began to go astray, he sent his Holy Spirit to speak through the prophets. But all of that was in the past. Through Isaiah the Holy Spirit prophesied... Continue Reading →
Throughout the world, we see increasing hostility and intolerance toward those viewed as our enemies. Hate and war is spreading and it's touching every nation. We see it as our duty to resist evil and fight for what is right. But where does it end? We have come to love the fight rather than the... Continue Reading →
Why do we pray? We may pray for many reasons. We pray in church, for those on our prayer list, and we have specific prayers at mealtime or at bedtime. But when is our prayer life usually most authentic, consistent, and heart-felt? When we're in need. What does that say about our motivations? While God... Continue Reading →
A large portion of my life has been spent wishing I was different. I am an introvert, but I desperately wanted to be an extrovert. I am responsible and need routine, but I really want to be carefree and spontaneous. I overthink just about everything, but I wish I could just want accept things as... Continue Reading →
Christians, as a whole, come from widely diverse backgrounds and locations. It would be impossible to say that all Christians live sheltered lives, but in America many Christians do fit this description. In fact, some Christians have experienced little else. They raised sheltered in a Christian home surrounded by Christian friends while attending Christian schools.... Continue Reading →
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
A closer walk with our beloved friend.
May You Hear, Recognize, Understand and Respond when God Talks to You!
-by Riddhi @Whispering Stories
My garden is full of delights! It fills the senses with beauty, color and wonder. It helps me to understand beautiful truths about God, the Creator of heaven and earth.
Seek and You Will Find 