22400.8 Live on Purpose

Today’s Reading: John 2:13-17 Hearing God’s Voice for Today: “Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.” * * * * * When Jesus entered the Temple, he became angry about how it was being used. Merchants and money-changers were selling animals to the pilgrims coming to Jerusalem from …

22400.9 People Make Lousy Gods

Today’s Reading: John 2:18-25 Hearing God’s Voice for Today: “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up…But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because…he himself knew what was in man.” * * * * * After Jesus cleansed the Temple, he was not very popular. The religious …

22400.1 The Gifts of Light and Life

Today’s Reading: John 1:1-5 Hearing God’s Voice for Today: “He was in the beginning with God…all things were made through him…the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” * * * * * Jesus existed before creation. He was with the Father when all creation was formed. Indeed, he created …

22400.0 Hearing What God Has to Say to You

Here is a question I’m often asked: How does a person hear the voice of God? It’s an important question to answer to aid people’s spiritual growth. Jesus said unambiguously that his sheep hear his voice so they can know and follow him more faithfully (John 10:27). When asked this question, I consistently give the …

25011 Ten Basic Steps To Christian Maturity

This series takes a new Christian from the basics of who Jesus is through topics such as the Holy Spirit, prayer, witnessing, and surveys of the Old and New Testaments. 10 Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity Introduction: The Uniqueness of Jesus Step 1: The Christian Adventure Step 2: The Christian and the Abundant Life Step …