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Believing in Jesus is essential but Jesus says there's a kind of belief that's not enough. Let me explain. John 2 says many believed in Jesus because of the miracles, but Jesus didn't entrust himself to them. Why? He knew what was in their hearts. Then in the very next scene, a religious leader comes to Jesus under the cover of night and says, "We know you're from God. No one can do these signs unless God is with him." And Jesus he doesn't debate those facts. He goes straight

Think about this. If desire never moves into seeking is it really desire or merely curiosity? Because it is only as I seek the object of my desire that I'll actually obtain it. Let me explain. David says in Psalm 27, " One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. " So this leaves the question. How do I seek more of God? Well let me give yo

Willful sin has consequences. I'm reminding myself of that today, because that little voice in my head from the devil says, You already did it. You already reset your 100 day streak. What's the big deal. It's natural. God put that desire in you for a reason. Just do it. It's not a big deal. But it is a big deal. Lust is a sin that we must flee from. It's a huge deal. Let me read you what the Bible says about this. Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandments. You w

Matthew 22:14 For many are called but few are chosen. At first it almost sounds unfair. Why would God call many but only choose a few? And what if I'm not one of those few? I'm sitting right here looking at the words bro and here's the truth. The call goes out to everyone. Every quiet nudge you get in your conscience to change and to repent and to love more deeply that's the call. But being chosen isn't about God playing favorites. It's about are we going to respond or not. T