Leading a Child to Christ in 4 Steps

Are you confident that you know how to present the gospel to people? Sharing the love of Jesus and His plan of salvation is a blessing, however, if you feel unprepared you may be reluctant to do so. Here are 4 steps you can use for presenting the gospel to children: 1. Show him his need for a Savior. Tell the child, “God loves you and wants you to come to heaven to live with Him someday.” Read Romans 3:23 and Isaiah 53:6. Ask him, “What will keep you from heaven?” Explain to him what sin is. A definition I … Continue reading →

Freedom of Choice

With all the chaos, hunger, disease and destruction in the world, if God loves His children so much, why doesn’t He spare them? Why would a loving God allow anyone to suffer? To be honest with you, I really don’t know for sure. I believe as much as we are absorbed in this world, it is only a sliver of our “life”. Perhaps God is more concerned with where our hearts are during times of trial and tragedy than the pain we endure? I know before Adam and Eve committed the first sin, they’d been warned by God. The choices … Continue reading →

Skeptics and Critics: Debating

Most Christians I know choose not to engage in debates finding it pointless and a waste of their energy. While I completely understand, so often when it appears a person is debating, they are actually trying to seek answers and testing what they may believe as truth against what others believe. Though an unbeliever who wants to debate may truly intend to frustrate and stump you for their own personal satisfaction, so often there is a part of them that is seeking more than they care to admit. For this reason, it is so important to follow what the Bible … Continue reading →

Harvest Time

I’m not talking about the season of harvest that comes each year. I’m talking about a harvest that is year round. It’s a harvest of souls in need of the Savior. Unfortunately, this harvest is in grave need of workers! “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” (Matthew 9:37-38) As I look around … Continue reading →

Skeptics and Critics: The Challenge

Likely you’ll find those who are skeptical of the Christian faith are going to be the ones to challenge you in your beliefs. Not only might they ask tough questions you might not have answers to, but your very walk might be put under a magnifying glass. We as Christians really don’t have all the answers. It would be great if we did. It is difficult for so many to understand what it is to live by faith. It’s really important we as Christians be grounded enough so we know why we believe as we do so we don’t allow … Continue reading →

Works and Grace

Until recently, I wasn’t aware of the many misunderstandings people have in regard to salvation through grace rather than works. Those who have not been raised in the Christian church or have not read what the Bible has to say about being saved by grace rather than works, I can now understand why this part of Christianity has been so misjudged. I’d like to clear up some misconceptions. First of all, just because we don’t believe we’re saved by our works does not mean that good works are in vain or invalid! What the Christian faith teaches is that none … Continue reading →

Believing in What We Can Not See

I don’t believe it’s our job to convince people of the existence of God. Let’s face it, if people take a look around themselves and still can’t see the divinity of creation, how are we, by just our words, going to be able to convince someone differently? Psalm 19:1-2, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech and night unto night reveals knowledge.” Romans 1:18-20, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may … Continue reading →

Being “Jesus” to Someone

As you go about your day, please don’t forget to bring Christ with you. It’s too easy sometimes for us to get caught up in our rituals and lose sight of what is really important; so often forgetting to take Jesus with us as we head out the door to go about our day. As you get up in the morning, don’t forget to say hello to God and pray for a covering over your day. Pray and ask Him to inspire your actions and your speech. Whether you are going to work, heading to the grocery store or bank, … Continue reading →

The Unbeliever and Christians Today

There seems to be a common misconception among many non-believers that they don’t need God because they’re doing just fine on their own. Many of these same people believe too that it is those who are “good” that make it into heaven. Of course, the truth is, sin is sin, and on our own none of us are “good enough” to deserve to be in the presence and glory of God who is perfect and holy. That is why we need Jesus and the gift of his sacrifice. It’s His blood that covers us just like the lamb’s blood did … Continue reading →

Guiding a Loved One to the Cross

It can be a hard as a Christian when someone you love has not accepted Jesus’ gift to us which is salvation. Unless the person has really hit rock bottom, it’s less likely they will be open to being preached to–however, this doesn’t mean the seeds you sow in their life will be in vain. Not being able to have your loved one share in your joy can be disheartening. “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” (Galatians … Continue reading →