The following is one of the most important stories Jesus told in the Bible. It explains our world. It explains God. It explains what Grace really is. And it explains Heaven. It is what differentiates the Christian faith from every other religion and philosophy in the world. How many times have we wondered about the wretched person who repents at the very end of their life and gets right with God? They lived their life carelessly, causing harm to others along the way, while we tried to follow God’s teachings all our lives. Is that fair? How many times do people condemn a God they don’t understand […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
In these uncertain and crazy times, we always ask “Why?” We search for truth and meaning, and at the same time question why are things so unfair. We only have to turn on the news for a few seconds to make us feel this way. If it were not for my Faith and my personal and close relationship with Jesus Christ, I would definitely feel uncertain and unsafe in this world. But we have God’s written promises to assure us. They assure us that even though mankind may fall short, all things are possible with God. And as far things being unfair, […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
I want to tell you a modern story of the Rich Young Ruler. Most of us have heard the story in the Bible where a rich young ruler asks Jesus what he needs to do to have eternal life. He has kept all the commandments but feels there must be something more. He’s right. My story begins in a golf clubhouse a few years ago. We’re not big golfers in my family, but my ten-year-old son at the time had taken up golf lessons, so we stopped at a prestigious golf course on our way from Georgia down to Florida while on vacation. It was open to the public […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
As a mom, and especially on this recent Mother’s Day, there are no more comforting words to hear than these spoken from Jesus: Matthew 19:13-15 ~ Jesus Blesses the Children Then children were brought to Jesus so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” After putting His hands on them, He went on from there. Children are a blessing in so many ways. Whether […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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