Are the details of the Bible’s account of Christ’s life important? Was the historical reporting of the Bible accurate in relating the facts about Christ’s birth? Can we believe the more miraculous and supernatural aspects of the virgin birth and the appearance of angels and fulfillment of prophecy and more if we aren’t even confident in
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Joshua The Divinely Authorized
Was Jesus’ last name Christ? Were His parents Joseph and Mary Christ? The answer to both of these questions is “no”. In the original Greek text of the Gospels, “Jesus Christ” or “Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς” literally means “Jesus the Anointed One”, or “Joshua the Divinely Authorized by the Pouring or Rubbing of Olive Oil” making reference to the
Turning The Tables
The enemy would like you to think that being under attack, being challenged, or facing an obstacle is enough reason in itself to give up, accept defeat, and lower your expectations for the future. However, God has a different plan for you. It’s time for you to turn the tables on the enemy. It’s time
Extraordinary Measures
Jesus is ready to take your life to new levels of joy, new levels of health, new levels of prosperity, new levels of peace, new levels of abundance, new levels of blessing, new levels of connectedness, new levels of success, new levels of fulfillment, new levels of satisfaction, the list goes on. Jesus is not
Actual Mistakes
It’s one thing to be forgiven when it wasn’t actually your fault. It’s something else entirely when you have actually caused a problem, felt the impact, and then discovered grace. “Your sins are forgiven.”- Luke 7 (NLT) The most revolutionary idea that Jesus introduced to the world during His time in Galilee was that actual
God is Calling
God is calling. You have a special purpose that is unique to you. No one else can accomplish it. If you don’t do it, no one else will. You are qualified. You are capable. You are ready. God is calling. Your calling may be a profession. It may be a mission. It may be a
Getting a Handle on Life
It’s time to get a handle on the opposition. Whether you are facing an addiction, a problem at work, trouble in a relationship, an issue with your health, a bad habit, unhealthy choices, or destructive behaviors. Whatever the enemy is throwing against you today, it’s time to find the handle on that baggage and
Freedom Calling
Freedom is at the heart of life as a believer. Freedom is just as central to your existence as it was to your creation. Regardless of your personality, history, experience, or genetics, you were made to be free. You were designed with freedom in your blueprints. You were planned to experience actual, deep down, overflowing,
Choosing Abundance
We have all benefited from the rich blessings He brought to us — one gracious blessing after another. The story of Jesus Christ as it is told by John starts with these words: “In the beginning the Word already existed. He was with God, and he was God. He was in the beginning with God.
Offering What You Have
You have something to offer right now. You may think that you have a long way to go before you will be ready to bring something to the table or make a difference, but God sees greatness in you today. You may look at your life in comparison with others around you and think that
God’s Judgment Advantage
I do not fear the judgment of God. Every day you get judged hundreds of times. You, your parents, your children, your friends, your family, your coworkers, your boss. People you have just met for the first time. People you have known for years. People are continually forming their opinion, updating their take, shaping their
Standing in the Presence
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 God is speaking these words over your life today. God is telling you that no matter what your challenges are, no matter what obstacles are in your