Month: September 2012

Let's take a look at the ultimate culmination of history—Christ’s return Part 40

Is the history of the Bible separate from the history we learned in school? Or is it all tied together in God’s master plan?

Discover what it means for God’s kingdom to come Part 39

It’s been said, “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We can learn a lot from studying the past! But Scripture also foretells a future event that will usher in an entirely new regime.

What Jesus meant when He said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” Part 38

Repenting doesn’t simply mean saying you’re sorry. It requires a complete mental change.

What Jesus meant when He instructed us to pray "Thy kingdom come" Part 37

God calls us to pray big. Even in the dark times of life, or when bleak events happen in the world, we can have hope and pray for a better tomorrow.

Discover what it means to come out of the darkness and live as people of the light Part 36

Travel the world and you’ll see a wide variety of cultures and customs. But, according to Scripture, the followers of God are called to live in a culture different from the one they naturally inhabit.

The challenges of living as responsible residents of two worlds Part 35

As followers of Christ we have a dual citizenship. We’re citizens of our country here on earth, as well as denizens of a heavenly kingdom.

Discover the diverse ways people understand what God’s kingdom really means Part 34

It’s remarkable how two people can hear the same word, and interpret that word in completely different ways!

Entering God’s kingdom doesn’t require us to jump through any hoops Part 33

Exclusive clubs and organizations have stringent requirements for candidates to complete before joining.

Let’s take a closer look at the perplexing timeline of God’s kingdom Part 32

Jesus said the kingdom of God was at hand. And yet, centuries later, we’re still praying the words of the Lord’s Prayer, Thy kingdom come. So how is it possible for God’s kingdom to be established already, and at the same time not here yet?

Looking to the Scriptures for direction on what Jesus meant when He prayed “Thy kingdom come” Part 31

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He prayed that God’s kingdom would come. Over the centuries men and women have hypothesized about the meaning behind Jesus’ words.

Does it really make a difference if we pray? Part 30

Can prayer impact a nation teetering on economic disaster? Does it really make a difference if we pray for our nation and its leaders? Your prayers really do make a difference!

Discover timely encouragement on how to grow in prayer Part 29

Prayer can be a struggle at times. In Luke chapter 11 we see that even Jesus’ disciples needed a little coaching! When it’s tough to find the words to say, or how to say them, Jesus gave us a guidepost to follow!

See how our view of God impacts our relationships Part 28

Both moms and dads have qualities and characteristics that set them apart. And together, both parents can mirror God’s love and fatherly character to their children. Let's examine Jesus’ prayer, "Our Father who art in heaven."

Let's look at the word pictures in Scripture to discover what it means for God to be our heavenly Father Part 27

God is a shield to those under attack. He’s a lion to those needing courage. But Jesus gave us an important lesson when He told us that God is our Father.

Another fascinating look at "Our Father" as used in the Lord’s Prayer Part 26

God doesn’t hide behind a cloak of secrecy, He wants us to know Him! Let's discuss the different metaphors God uses to describe Himself.

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