A big part of the birth of Jesus was the devil’s immediate quest to destroy Him. The devil is not all-knowing, but he did know that there was something special about this child.

Provision has always been something God has done from the beginning. It started with Adam and Eve.

Provision has always been something God has done from the beginning. It started with Adam and Eve.

There is one name that has changed everything! It divides time, B.C. and A.D. That name is either loved and reverenced or hated and rejected.

Angels are sent from God to minister for those of us who are part of the Kingdom of God. For some, the only time they think about angels is at Christmas time when they put an angel at the top of their Christmas tree or think of the heavenly host that appeared to the shepherds.

What is the favor of God? Finding favor means gaining approval, acceptance, or special benefits or blessings. We can also see in the Word of God, in many translations, that the words favor, grace, and mercy are interchangeable.

When I was a child, I always had great respect for God, but I didn't think He wanted to be close to me.  When I found out that Jesus said we were His friends, it was just too good to be true.

Paul told us to follow his example.  He wasn’t the first.  We are told to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1).

In so many places in the Word, the Lord Jesus is very clear about where He should rank in our lives; it is alone at number 1.

When I read this verse in the KJV, it reminds me of conversations I have had with so many people when something happens that they just don’t understand, and they get stuck on the “Why did this happen?”

The theme of our church is “To know Him and to make Him known.”

When we understand where things come from, it helps us tremendously, especially with the things of God. Jesus clearly makes a line of demarcation when He says who does what to us in life.

I guess it is ok to let people know what is going on in your life. It doesn’t seem to have to be a secret in order for you to stay in faith.

In our society right now, everyone seems to be looking out for themselves and their family.  Taking care of #1. 

This verse is not just talking about marriage, even though you can use it for married people.  This verse is a call to those who can and should be there for other people.

First, notice it says “disciples,” which means one who is taught, also one who is trained.

When we understand where things come from, it helps us tremendously, especially with the things of God. Jesus clearly makes a line of demarcation when He says who does what to us in life.

The word “defiled” is a very strong word, and it has the meaning of rape. When someone has a full-grown root of bitterness that has developed into a plant, that plant begins to have seeds.

When you think of the word “reign,” you should immediately think of kingdom talk. That is the language given to us so we can think kingdom.

The Message Bible says it this way: “Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite.