Seeking the Gospel Truth

Why doesn't everyone believe that Jesus is the Savior? We find the answer to this question in John 12:37-50.  Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.  Pray this prayer: “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and...

Growing up Catholic, I had to memorize and recite the Apostles Creed regularly. There's the "Good Friday" part that says, "He was tried under Pontius Pilot, suffered, died and was buried. Sounds rather simple, right? But it's not. Here's an in-depth look at Jesus' suffering on the cross when he bore all of our sins, past, present and future, once and for all so that we could have true salvation an...

Today, the coronavirus pandemic crisis has taken over the news and social media. This morning on Twitter, #LoveThyNeighbor was trending. That's part of the "Great Commandment" that Jesus gave us.  In Matthew 22:36, Jesus was asked, "Which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?" Jesus responded, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your...

There were several women who were featured prominently in the Gospels. Who were they? Why were they important to the Gospel writers?  Bible Verses featured:  Luke 1 & 2 John 4 John 8 Matthew 9:18-25 Luke 10: 38-42 John 11 At the cross: John 19:21; Matthew 27:55-56; Luke 23:27; Mark 14:40 Is your faith as strong as these women's?  “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe...

Today we look at more Old Testament prophecies that tell of Jesus' crucifixion, death and burial. From Moses, to prophets, to psalms, Jesus is predicted all through the Old Testament.  He was the Passover Lamb. Read Exodus 12 - the story of the first Passover.  Why don't today's Jews accept Jesus as their Messiah when it's so clearly explained in the Old Testament?  Bible Verses in...

Martin Luther said, "If you want to understand the Christian message, you must start with the wounds of Christ." Isaiah 53 was written 700 years before Jesus' crucifixion, yet it describes perfectly how Jesus sacrificed His life to take away our sins once and for all. Quoted from Sandy Adams lesson on Isaiah 53 in Through The Word - Bible study app.  I recommend the Bible app and listening to...

As we read through the Gospels, we enjoy reading Jesus' parables, learning about his miracles like raising Lazarus from the dead and healing many people. We sit with them during the Last Supper, but then comes Judas' betrayal, and Jesus is arrested, tried, mocked, whipped, tortured and finally crucified. His suffering was detailed in Psalm 22 written by King David centuries before Jesus was even b...

Continuing our walk with Jesus through Lent, I'm going to be highlighting Jesus in the Jewish prophecies. We find Jesus in all of Scripture -- all of the Bible -- from Genesis to Revelation. Today we look at the song that Jesus and the disciples probably sang as they walked from the Passover meal to the Mount of Olives.  In the Old Testament, He is Predicted .  In the Gospels, He is Reve...

President Trump declared today, March 15, 2020, as a National Day of Prayer. In today's episode, I read from the March 15th devotional, "Praying in Jesus' Name" from " Into His Presence " by Dr. Charles Stanley.  Bible Verses in this Episode:  John 14:12-14 John 15:13-16 Pray this prayer to invite Jesus into your heart:  “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for...

I've been down with a cold -- no fever -- and that silenced me for a while, but I'm back! With this whole coronavirus pandemic crisis, in this episode, we're looking at 2 Chronicles 7:13-22 as God spoke to the the people of Israel as they were returning to their homeland to rebuild the temple and the city of Jerusalem. I also quote Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 where Paul tells the people to "Come...

When was the last time you had a conversation with God? Was it when you were a kid, kneeling beside your bed at night saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep…?” Or maybe mindlessly rattling off 10 Hail Marys and 5 Our Fathers as your penance after confession? Maybe it was the last time something went wrong and you yelled up to sky, “Why me, Lord, why me!” In this episode I explain how easy it is to pr...

Lent is a time of personal reflection. Are you striving to be  Christ-like? Are you striving to be Christ-like 100% of the time, or  only when people are watching? If Jesus was sitting next to you watching TV, at the movies, or even reading a book--would He approve? I've stopped watching these TV shows listen to find out why... Bible Verses in this Episode:  Matthew‬ ‭6:22-23 Matthe...

Which of Jesus' miracles is the most impactful to you? For me, it's when Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. Listen to this wonderful story from the Gospel of John, chapter 11 as we continue our journey through Lent.  Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Jesus also said, “And you will kno...

Peter is an interesting fellow. He went from being a fisherman, to the first disciple who sees Jesus as the Messiah, to saying he won't betray Jesus. Then he denied him 3 times and finally preached about eternal life only through Jesus.  Are you denying Jesus' salvation when you depend on a priest for absolution?  Bible Verses in this Episode:  Mark 8:27-29 Matthew 26:31-35 Matthew...

5th Day of Lent: The Last Supper - that comes during Holy Week on Holy Thursday, but it's something most churches celebrate weekly -- at least monthly. Some call it "Breaking Bread" others "Holy Communion". Growing up Catholic, I knew it at the "Eucharist" -- which actually means "thanksgiving". When we take part in communion, we thank Jesus for His salvation.  Bible Verses in this Episode:&n...

Why don't all Christian churches observe Lent? Who started Lent, anyway? In this episode, I uncover the history of Lent from the 3rd and 4th centuries to today and we, as Christians, should personally use these 40 days, before Resurrection Sunday, for spiritual renewal.  Special thanks to Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum for his insightful article: "Why is Lent Relevant for Evangelicals?"...

Lent is the season of preparation for Holy Week and eventually Good Friday then Easter. What did you give up for Lent? How's it going? Is Satan tempting you?  Bible Verse in this Episode: Matthew 4:1-11 Lenten prayer from the Bible app devotional by Susan Narjala :  "Father God, Sometimes it’s so easy to fall back on routine and ritual when it comes to Lent. We unthinkingly give up one t...

Mary's anointing of Jesus vs Judas' selfishness and betrayal. What is your attitude during Lent? What are your motives for going to church?  Bible Verses in this Episode: John 12: 1-8 Philippians 2:5 I quote again from the Bible app Lenten Devotional, "Journeying with Jesus" by Susan Narjala .  Pray this prayer wholeheartedly and I guarantee you an instant change in attitude! “Dear Lord...

Today is Ash Wednesday, 2020 and the start of the Season of Lent for Catholics and Christians . Will you be fasting or giving something up for Lent? In the Bible App , there's a Lenten Devotional from Susan Narjala called, "Journeying with Jesus".  Here's a prayer from the devotional. (I forgot to mention it in the podcast) "Heavenly Father, Help me to worship in a way that truly takes all of...

In yesterday's episode, I read that Jesus is preparing a place for us in His Father's House. Jesus is coming back for us. We don't know when, but in Matthew 24, Jesus talks about the signs and that they are the start of the birth pains. If you look around the world today, you have to admit that the birth pains are getting stronger and more frequent. It's going to get a lot worse before Jesus comes...

To have eternal life, you must be Born Again -- no ifs, ands or buts! Here's what you need to know!  Bible Verses in this Episode:  John 3:16-18 1 Peter 1:23-25 John 14:1-6 Revelation 3:20-22 Read more in my blog.... Soli Deo Gloria -- To God Alone be the Glory!

We all have stress. The problem is that the bad stress hormone, cortisol, really does a number on our bodies. A couple of years ago, I was doing research for a client who was opening a Rage Room in Tempe, and I wrote a couple of articles on stress. One popular one was " How To Increase the Serotonin In Your Brain [Infographic] ".  Jesus talked a lot about not worrying. One of the benefits of...

What are you afraid of? That's a loaded question! Most people are afraid of death. But, that's the wonderful thing about Jesus' true salvation -- we don't have to fear death. We'll be with Jesus as soon as we breathe our last breath here on earth, that is, if you are born-again. In this episode I look at different places in the Bible where God tells the people he loves (you included) to not be afr...

One of the benefits for me, as a single woman with no kids, is my church family. In this episode, I tell the story of how my church family came to my rescue when I was suddenly displaced by fire a few years ago.  Bible Verses in this Episode:  John 1:12 Romans 8:15 Ephesians 1:5 1 Corinthians 12:12-25 To get adopted into God's family, just pray this prayer.... “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I...

What is truth? God is truth. And the word "truth" is found 193 times in the New Testament (NLT). With so much fake news going around and both Jesus and John warned the followers about false teachers and prophets that would be coming around spreading lies, how do you know what's the truth or what's a lie? That, my friends, is one of the benefits of the Holy Spirit.... Bible Verses in this Episode:&...