"'The time has come,' he (Jesus) said. 'The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!'" (Mark 1:15, NIV2)In our day and age it is very hard to believe in good news. Politicians proclaim it, but it results in either tax hikes or strikes. At work,...
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." (Mark 10:14-15, NIV2)Just yesterday I was looking...
The Nazis in Fougeres, France, were certain that they could repulse any attack from the Allies. After all, hadn't they conquered most of Europe and parts of Africa within a few years? They were strong, and they knew it.When the Allies arrived, however, to free the...
"'Well said, teacher,' the man replied. 'You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all...
"I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent." (Luke 4:43, NIV2)What is our purpose for living on planet earth? Is it for working, eating, sleeping, and from time to time, having some fun, whatever this...
"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God." (Luke 6:20, NIV2)"Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." (Mark 10:21b, NIV2)What does this truly mean? Do we have to be poor to be...
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field." (Matt 13:44, NIV2)All Kingdom parables have one thing in common: A sincere hunger for God our Dad. The...