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
The Transfiguration of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 17 is one of the hardest things for many people to grasp. Even for myself growing up church, it was never mentioned a lot. People like to hear about Jesus for his Sermon on the Mount, his miracles and healings, and his teachings about love… but transfiguration? This is where you have to step out of your comfort zone, go beyond the fair-weather Christianity, and say: Jesus was not just a man, or a baby in a manger at Christmastime, but was God in human form, standing next to the great prophets Moses and Elijah who had lived […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Did you watch or hear about yesterday’s Evolution vs. Creationism Debate between Bill Nye (Science Guy) and Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis CEO)? I’m glad we’re having this open debate, but there is nothing that “ruffles my feathers” more for me than walking into a museum somewhere and seeing a definitive statement of how the earth is billions of years old. When this happens, my family will look cautiously over at me, shaking their head and thinking, “uh oh, here she goes again”. By my nature, I am a very factual and logical person, which serves me well in my computer career. Computers always have a reason […]
Category:Life's Tough Questions
It seems unlikely, right? Most of us talk to God one way or another, whether we’re in a crisis or a joyous celebration, or just for wishful thinking. But that is not exactly true for some. Can you imagine if you couldn’t talk to God? I had the opportunity recently to meet two people from Iran, both of whom are pastors now. I agreed to keep their information private for their safety. What surprised me the most is what they said about their view of God before they became Christians. They were taught as Muslims growing up in Iran that you could only talk […]
Category:Life's Tough Questions
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About the Author
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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