The Mark of Authenticity
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Security!
Something painful that people struggle with, is the matter of insecurity. I suspect we all have an insecurity or two rolling around in our heads and a variety of questions we wonder and worry about. But Jesus has some reassuring words, which have proven helpful in facing - even overcoming - insecurities in life. I'm sure you will find them helpful for yourself as well.
Restored!
"Do you love me?" is a question asked in almost every human heart. We all need to hear and feel that we are loved. It is also the question Jesus asks Peter in our story today. How much do YOU love Jesus? Both relieving and challenging, Jesus' response to Peter's answer has a message for us.
Re: Easter
The Easter story is filled with many "Re" words, and they jump out at us as we read this story. We can re-joice because the Good News re-garding Easter is for us. We are re-minded that death is defeated. Let's explore the meaning of these words and many others in our Easter message. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Jesus Loves Short People
Have you ever been written off as a hopeless cause by people around you or even by yourself? Have you ever written someone else off as a lost cause? If so, I'm glad you're listening in because our story for today has something for you and me to take to heart.
If I Were a Rich Man
Many of us think that if we had more money, it would be the answer to all our problems. Would it? Would we be happier? Would we be blessed? Or would we look in the mirror and still see great problems that cause stress?
Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!
You've probably heard the statement, "Don't just sit there. Do something!" Well Jesus turns that statement around. We need to not just be always doing, doing, doing but to sit there and enjoy His company with us. Jesus wants to write these words upon our hearts today, "Remember, every minute together with me is precious."
A Lesson on Loive
Jesus calls us to love others extravagantly, even our enemies. This sounds like a tall order, for we possess built-in prejudices, selfishness, and inattentiveness. So how we can do this? Let's learn how in today's message.
Follow Me
Jesus tells us to follow Him. But following Him is not always safe, certain, comfortable, convenient, or popular these days. It is a full-time, lifelong commitment. Being a disciple of Christ may cost us everything, yet the rewards are so much greater.
Jesus Revealed: He's the one You Need to Listen To!
"I really thought I knew that person!" These words might be spoken after someone has let us down, or perhaps revealed themselves in a wonderful, unexpected way. They could even have been rolling around in the minds of Peter, James and, John when Jesus became transfigured before them. Let's talk more about this event and its implications for our lives.
Jesus, Friend of Sinners
Most people would agree, friendship is an essential blessing of life. If you have many friends, you are most fortunate. Our question for today is this: Is Jesus in your circle of friends? Join us as we discuss its importance.