Hope for Life Blog

The message of the cross — that Jesus died for our sins — seems foolish to those who do not believe.  We do.  And we are saved by the power of God.

God has chosen us. He’s called us. He’s made us His people. And He will never forsake us.

Each of us is responsible for our sin and bears the guilt of our rebellion against God.  The punishment for that sin is death.  And I cannot fix it.  None of us can.  We are condemned to death because of our sin.  Only someone not under the sentence of death could pay for my sin.  Someone without sin of his own.

When we remember that the man who heard these words was hiding in a hole at the time, we see the wonders of God’s promises. God can look at us, full of fear, and see mighty warriors. Not because of who we are, but because of who He is.

The decision to follow Jesus is more than words.  Words about Jesus may sound good and may even convince others that you believe in Jesus.  But what does your life say?  If words do not result in action, is it really saving faith?  It is a life decision, not an intellectual decision.

Sometimes simple statements can contain profound truths. Here Jesus sums up the guideline for dealing with everyone around us: just do to them what you wish they would do to you. No excuses. No rationalizations. Just treat people the way we’d like to be treated.

No nation lasts forever.  Kingdoms rise and fall.  God raises rulers … and destroys rulers.  God is in control of this world.  He will be here when all the nations of this earth have been destroyed.  Count on it.

When God told his people to go to Jerusalem to worship, He promised them that no one would steal their land while they were gone. It took a lot of trust to believe that promise. Are you willing to put your absolute trust in the Lord?

Quick tempered anger leads to rash decisions, broken relationships, and hurts that last a long time.  Good advice from God.  His wisdom will keep us from foolish mistakes.  If only we will listen and follow it.

It’s not like I’m scared of the dark. But I’ve felt that fear, when I’m in a strange place and there’s no light around. Even the smallest light is a welcome relief. It’s comfort to know that God’s light is always there for me.