Jesus Understands Your Pain
“the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down.” ~Psalm 146:8 Jesus identifies with our feelings, including our personal pain. By becoming human, Jesus experienced daily life as a baby, child, teenager, and man. In his ministry, in which he selflessly poured himself out, he suffered embarrassment, humiliation, abandonment, betrayal, and rejection. He knows how […]
The Mountain-Moving Power of Faith
Let’s talk about faith. Faith is an important and recurring theme in the Bible. Believers are called to put their faith in God’s word. But what is faith, and why is it so important that we develop it? Does faith change our lives? The Bible provides what I consider to be the definitive answer. Hebrews […]
Finding God in Scripture
The Bible discusses many topics, from our human limitations and weaknesses, to the nature of life, to the sublime magnificence of our God. Much more than a descriptive list of facts, Scripture hints at the truth of things – the essence and purpose of God’s creation – the things that are real beyond our human […]
I Am Who I Am: God’s Most Important Name
Names are significant. It’s always a big deal when someone knows your name, which is why we all try to be better at remembering them. I meet a lot of people, and I hate forgetting and having to say, “Hey, you!” or “Good to see you, man!” Remembering a name is a big deal, and not just […]
Why God? Come and See!
Come and see my Jesus. I heard about The Chosen television series about the ministry of Christ. Friends highly recommended it, but I didn’t expect much. I mean, how many ways can you tell the Jesus story? It’s been done many times before. And typically on a low budget, with marginal acting. So I didn’t […]
Why God? Because He’s Trustworthy
Throughout Scripture we are instructed to lean into the fact that God is trustworthy. We are to free our minds and hearts of worry. We are to give up control (as if we had any to begin with!). We are to entrust our lives to Him. The universe is a messy place, filled with forces […]
Look Ahead, Leaning on God
In a handful of days we can finally say, “See ya!” to 2020. Yay! Let’s finish strong, trusting God, as we look ahead with hope to the new year. As 2020 finally winds down and we close out our Bridging the Gap blog series, let’s remember to thank God for being with us through every […]
Book of Ruth: 3 Lessons For Us
Perhaps you are familiar with the Old Testament book of Ruth, a 4-chapter story layered with tragedy, blessings, and the reminder to trust God. Naomi, a Hebrew, along with her husband and two grown sons, forsakes her hometown of Bethlehem to escape a famine. The family settles into nearby Moab (modern day Jordan), for about […]
Like Peter, Get Out of the Boat!
The Bible story of Simon Peter momentarily walking on the Sea of Galilee: It’s thrilling to consider what we can do, when we trust Jesus. Many Christians view this story as yet one more failing on the part of this impetuous disciple. But it’s important to remember that Peter was the only disciple willing to […]
Inspiration: Doubting Thomas
For 50+ years, Josh McDowell Ministry has been leading seekers into a deeper knowledge of God’s truth and power. We offer you our accumulated knowledge and research to help you find truth and encouragement to live a healthy and whole life in Christ. What Doubting Thomas Teaches Us When we are uncertain, it can feel […]
WWJD During These Hard Times?
WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? Lately we’ve been hearing people say, “2020 is turning out to be a very. bad. year.” Agreed. And not in just one corner of the globe, but all around it. People are tired, worried, and afraid. So perhaps it’s time to revisit an acronym that peaked in popularity for Christians […]
He Knows
John 6: The Feeding of 5,000 The miracle of Jesus feeding a crowd of more than 5,000 people has many lessons. But one currently stands out for me during the coronavirus. “Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great […]
