“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession.” Exodus 19:5 Let us strive to be God’s treasured possession. How do we do that? –       By repenting of our sins and forgiving –       By being obedient to God... Read More →

Did you know that the word “passion” comes from the Latin word “pati” meaning to suffer? Jesus proved how passionate He was about all of us on the Cross-by suffering the most agonizing death.  Jesus was truly human and truly divine and His human nature did not want to endure a... Read More →

For over 20 years I was a professional marketer.  My job was to promote the benefits of communications technology to businesses.  We called the set of benefits we were promoting the “value proposition”.  The value proposition consisted of a set of unique promises the business... Read More →

For those that are patiently suffering enduring the challenges of today and carrying their cross bravely, take a moment to consider the great joy that awaits you!  Look into the eternal horizon and reflect on this: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no... Read More →

God says, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16 What does it mean to you to be holy? Do you aspire to be holy? Do you think it’s possible for humans to be holy? Let’s start with what does it mean to be holy? God is holy. He is the single source of all holines... Read More →

Jesus teaches us that “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its... Read More →

Repentance is the start of our spiritual journey with Jesus. Sin breaks our relationship with God, but our repentance along with God’s forgiveness restores it.  “If we confess our sins, he (Jesus) is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all... Read More →

None of us want to suffer.  It is not the end goal we are striving for, pain.  However, how many people can go through life without embracing some sort of suffering.  Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” ... Read More →

If you are good driver, you know the value of your car’s rear-view mirror.  You keep focused on what’s ahead while driving but you are also aware of what’s behind you.  Just as we can’t change the past, we can’t change what’s in our rear view mirror, but we can adjust as a result... Read More →

Jesus taught us to pray “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  In heaven there is no free will; God’s will prevails and all inhabitants of Paradise will be peaceful and joyful.  There will be no more tears or pain or suffering. There is so much pain and suffering in the... Read More →