faith

Take a few minutes right now to celebrate the risen Lord. Our eternal salvation hinges on this miraculous event. The great mystery of imparted righteousness is set in motion by this astounding event. Jesus predicted the process of our salvation and then demonstrated the greatest love of all...

My CF Blog currently has 162 entries. I blog about particular scripture passages and what they mean to me. Chances are I have a blog post that connects with your current situation. Here's my stated blog description: My goal is to stimulate those who read my blog to open the Bible and do their...

The apostle Paul ends the book of Romans with a discussion about division in the church. Those Christians who were brought up with the Jewish traditions were concerned about those Christians who were not following the traditional Jewish religious rules and regulations. Paul spends a lot of...

As a Christian, you have left your old life as a slave to sin, and transitioned into your new life as a slave to righteousness. Baptism symbolizes that death and resurrection. “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead...

Our lives can sometimes be overwhelming. Often, we find ourselves juggling what seems like more than we can handle. When there are physical tasks in front of us that need to be completed we are to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and take on a true servant’s spirit. Dependability and service...

And Jesus said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 (NIV) Adults tend to be set in their ways and resistant to change. Children are open to new ideas and are ready to trust and follow respected...

Let’s celebrate the goodness of God! How blessed we are to have a God who loves us so much he gave his only son to save us from our sin. In the Psalms, King David urges us to experience God fully with all of our senses – hear him, see him, feel him, take in his glorious fragrance, and taste...

Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 (NIV) When the criminal on the cross next to Jesus expressed his faith, he was assured of his place in paradise. Our journey’s end in this life is the beginning of something far superior – God’s vision...

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be...

Most negative experiences can be turned into valuable lessons that will end up protecting you the next time you encounter a similar situation. It’s easy to fall victim to a scam when you’re stumbling around in the dark; however, once the deception has been revealed, a bright light exposes the...

Take a moment to once again acknowledge the love of God. There’s no way we can fully comprehend God’s love. God’s love is completely without blemish, pure, and undefiled. Those of us who have been saved by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, are the ultimate recipients of this great love. “As...

Walk with me through the Bible and reaffirm your total dependence on God. Seek God’s guidance as you read through this brief study. It’s likely we all have some small aspect of ourselves that we are hanging onto which needs to be fully surrendered to God. Let the Word of God speak to you in...

If Jesus arrived at your doorstep today would you be ready? In the Parable of the Bags of Gold/Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Jesus teaches us to always be good stewards of all the gifts and abilities he has given to us. I want to say I’m ready to be in his presence, but truthfully, I’m not...

If you haven't already read this book you should consider putting it on your list. “Experiencing God” has been out for many years and has been read by millions; in 2008 it was revised with seven new chapters along with many personal reflections from those who have been blessed by its pages...