A Journey to Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes of Jesus
Qualities of an Effective Leader: Submission
What makes a good leader? How about a great leader? Does merely holding the title of leader make one a great leader? Can someone be a leader without ever having the title of leader? While I’m no guru on the subject of being a great leader, I can tell you I...
It’s Time To Stand For Truth
A few weeks ago my oldest daughter and I attended a Faith, Family, and Freedom Forum put on by Texas Values. Texas Values is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “preserve and advance a culture of family values in the state of Texas.” They “stand for biblical,...
You Are Free To Choose Jesus
Over the past few weeks we have discussed many of the ways Jesus sets us free. We’ve talked about how Jesus not only sets us free from sin, but also gives us the freedom to be thankful in all situations, freedom to live a life of boldness, and be exactly who he...
Free to be Who God Created You to Be
One of the best freedoms Jesus gives us is to be free to be exactly who he created us to be. This is a lesson I have been learning over the past several years. It’s for this reason my motto for this blog is “Seeing yourself through the eyes of Jesus.” It is my desire...
You Are Free To Be Bold and Courageous
In the past few weeks we have learned that Jesus came to set you free from sin and to give you freedom to be thankful in all circumstances. Today we are going to talk about another aspect of freedom Jesus has given you. He came to set you free from fear and give you...
Living Free From Sin
The moment you become a child of God by giving Jesus control of your life, you have been set free from all sin. You are free from all sin in the past, present, and future. Psalm 103:2-3a (ESV) says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who...
Jesus Gives Us Freedom To Be Thankful
Have you ever wondered what God’s will is for you? We are told to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) Is this possible? Why is being thankful in ALL circumstances commanded? Why is...
Can You Experience Heaven Now
When you think of Heaven, what do you think of? A physical place in the sky? When we think of Heaven, we tend to think of it as a place we go to when we die. I’d like to propose to you that Heaven is also a spiritual dimension that you can experience here, right here,...
Who Is Jesus? A Look at How People Answer This Question
Who is Jesus? Is he God in the flesh, a good man who lived long ago, one of many of God’s prophets, an angel, or any number of other descriptors people use to describe Jesus? Who you say Jesus is, is the most important question you can answer. The answer will lead you...
Will God Really Work Everything Out For Our Good?
Romans 8:28 (ESV) tells us, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” This is a verse that is often quoted. Do you really believe that God can work ALL things for good? Do you...