Luke 14 tells the story of Jesus speaking to the huge crowds that had jumped on the bandwagon and started following Him. But what He says to them, and to us, is not what we might expect. If we are truly saved, if we are to count ourselves among His disciples, we must be prepared to suffer, to say goodbye to our old lives, to make many sacrifices. Yes, following Jesus does come at a cost, but when we're faced with the cost of rejecting Him, the answer becomes crystal clear. It's a sobering message, but so important for the Christian life.
Many people associate meekness with weakness, viewing it as a flaw. Yet, in biblical terms, meekness is not weakness; it is "strength under control."...
It’s hard to overstate the value of biblical wisdom. It is more valuable than gold. It can save us from so much unnecessary pain....
In Psalm 51:7-13, David continues his prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. He asks God to purify him, using the imagery of...