Andy King

How brightly is your light shining?

Jesus said he would be with them in person for only a short time, and they should take advantage of his presence while they had it. Like a light shining in a dark place, he would point out the way they…

John 12:35 (NLT), John 12:36 (NLT)

when trouble comes!

Any trial a believer faces can ultimately bring glory to God because God can bring good out of any bad situation. When trouble comes, do you grumble, complain, and blame God, or do you see your problems…

John 11:4 (NLT)

strength for the trail

A common belief in Jewish culture was that calamity or suffering was the result of some great sin. But Christ used this man's suffering to teach about faith and to glorify God. We live in a fallen world…

John 9:2 (NLT), John 9:3 (NLT)

marriage

An honorable institution God takes a very strong stance when it comes to marriage-so much so that every believer, whether they're single or married, needs to have a strong understanding of it. In fact,…

Hebrews 13:4 (NLT)

Jesus is God!

This is one of the most powerful statements uttered by Jesus. When he said that he existed before Abraham was born, he undeniably proclaimed his divinity. Not only did Jesus say that he existed before…

John 8:58 (NLT)

Be courageous!

Everyone was talking about Jesus! But when it came time to speak up for him in public, no one said a word. All were afraid. Fear can stifle our witness. Although many people talk about Christ in church,…

John 7:13 (NLT)

there is no other way

After many of Jesus' followers had deserted him, he asked the 12 disciples if they were also going to leave. Peter replied, "To whom would we go?" In his straightforward way, Peter answered for all…

John 6:67 (NLT), John 6:68 (NLT)

how do you worship?

"God is Spirit" means he is not a physical being limited to one place. He is present everywhere and he can be worshiped anywhere, at any time. It is not where we worship that counts, but how we worship.…

John 4:24 (NLT)

False Fear

Fear can be a funny thing. It has the ability to thrive in our lives illegitimately. How so? Consider this: We all know what it's like to be terrified about things that aren't true or real. As a kid,…

Psalm 53:5 (MSG)

living in the light

Many people don't want their lives exposed to God's light because they are afraid of what will be revealed. They don't want to be changed. Don't be surprised when these same people are threatened by your…

John 3:19 (NLT)

Will you serve Christ today

John the Baptist said he was not even worthy to be Christ's slave, to perform the humble task of unfastening his shoes. But according to Luke 7:28, Jesus said that John was the greatest of all prophets.…

John 1:27 (NLT)

Communion

Jesus asked the disciples to eat the broken bread "to remember me." He wanted them to remember his sacrifice, the basis for forgiveness of sins, and also his friendship that they could continue to enjoy…

Luke 22:19 (NLT)

God is in control

Do you ever feel that your life is too complex for God to understand? Remember, God created the entire universe, and nothing is too difficult for him. God created you; he is alive today, and his love…

John 1:3 (NLT)

servant leader

Mark's Gospel emphasizes Christ's power as well as his servanthood. Jesus' life and teaching turn the world upside down. The world sees power as a way to gain control over others. But Jesus, with all…

Prayer is the key

Jesus took time to pray. Finding time to pray is not easy, but prayer is the vital link between us and God. Like Jesus, we must break away from others to talk with God, even if we have to get up very…

Mark 1:35 (NLT)

How strong is your faith

Many have wondered about Jesus' statement that if we have faith and don't doubt, we can move mountains. Jesus, of course, was not suggesting that his followers use prayer as "magic" and perform capricious…

Matthew 21:21 (NLT)

what are your values?

Jesus turned the world's values upside down. Consider the most powerful or well-known people in our world. How many got where they are by being humble, self-effacing, and gentle? Not many! But in the…

Matthew 19:30 (NLT)

Warning about forgiveness

Jesus gives a startling warning about forgiveness: If we refuse to forgive others, God will also refuse to forgive us. Why? Because when we don't forgive others, we are denying our common ground as sinners…

Matthew 6:14 (NLT), Matthew 6:15 (NLT)

what kind of soil are you

The four types of soil represent different responses to God's message. People respond differently because they are in different states of readiness. Some are hardened, others are shallow, others are contaminated…

Matthew 13:23 (NLT)

What kind of soil are you?

The four types of soil represent different responses to God's message. People respond differently because they are in different states of readiness. Some are hardened, others are shallow, others are contaminated…

Matthew 13:23 (NLT)

how is your.Faith

Jesus did few miracles in his hometown "because of their unbelief." Unbelief blinds people to the truth and robs them of hope. These people missed the Messiah. How does your faith measure up? If you…

Matthew 13:58 (NLT)

two kinds of people

Jesus mentioned two kinds of people in his prayer: the "wise and clever," arrogant in their own knowledge; and the "childlike," humbly open to receive the truth of God's Word. Are you wise in your own…

Matthew 11:25 (NLT)

Responsiveness

The next attribute of God that we want to look at is one that is often overlooked, and that's the responsiveness of God. Simply put, God responds to man. Not because He's bound or obligated to, but because…

Judges 3:9 (NIV)

Talk is cheap

It's easy to tell someone his sins are forgiven; it's a lot more difficult to reverse a case of paralysis! Jesus backed up his words by healing the man's legs. Jesus' action showed that his words were…

Matthew 9:5 (NLT), Matthew 9:6 (NLT)

Humor

Deep down, at one time or another, most of us have probably wondered if God has a sense of humor. At the end of the day, does God have the ability to laugh and be funny? The answer is yes, and we're given…

Mark 6:48 (NIV)