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.
The resurrection is not just a spiritual metaphor; it is a historical event. Jesus was dead, and now he is alive. This fact challenges...
Charles Spurgeon once said, "Prayer is the grandest power in the universe." If we truly believe this, why is it that so many Christians...
Psalm 16 reveals the key to the life of true contentment. Through David's complete dependence on and his intimate relationship with God, he has...