So God crated man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genisis 1:27 NIV

The world is selling us some half truths and bold faced lies about our origins. You and I did not evolve from monkeys; our ancestors are not tadpoles or amoeba. We are created beings! We have had life breathed into us directly

Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times." And he broke down and wept. Mark 14:72 NIV

Please don't fail to see beyond the initial truth of this familiar story.

Yes, this is a story about humility. It is a story about

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. Proverbs 28:26 NIV

Now, don't get mad at me, I didn't call you a fool! I just quoted God's Holy Word. But....if the shoe fits....

Help me out here. Do you ever trust in your own abilities? Do you get overly confident that you can accomplish your goals? Do you find that

Then Jesus declared, "I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35 NIV

Jesus was very specific in this promise. To say that Jesus "declared" is a much stronger statement than to say Jesus "said" something. When Jesus declared this commitment to His people, it was a

But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. 1 Corinthians 16:9 NIV

I'm not sure how many times you will receive this message today. Maybe as you open it you want be asked to download a "Japaneese Text Reader".

In case you didn't know, Mustard Seed

Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. Joshua 3:4a NIV

If your life is like mine, you will soon encounter something you have never experienced before. Will you know how to handle it?

Life is full of twists and turns, isn't it? Just when you think you have a situation figured out, the rules seem to change.

Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. Revelation 1:7 NIV

I'm not a "told you so" kind of guy. I remember numerous times I have had the opportunity. Like the time I told my son he couldn't eat all that he had

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and was and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8 NIV

Jesus was there at the beginning. When God said, "Let there be", Jesus was with Him giving His approval. Jesus is a part of the Father. When you have seen Jesus, you have seen God.

Jesus is here today. He sits at the right hand

for zeal for Your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me. Psalm 69:9 NIV

I received a sweet note from a reader yesterday. She is a student at a major university in the South. Recently in a science class, the topic arose about evolution. It seems the majority of her classmates believe that man evolved from monkeys.

"I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary." Revelation 2:2-3 NIV

Jesus knows! He has been watching your every move

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22 NIV

I know I was supposed to write this yesterday on Valentine's Day, but what surprise is there in doing what is expected? (Actually I am writing this on Valentine's Day, but you won't get it until the day after.) I want to use this Mustard Seed to honor my

When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. Matthew 16:5 NIV

I just want you to know that I am no different from the original disciples. I forget too!

I completely forgot to do a Mustard Seed Thought last night. I took my wife out for supper, then took her to Bible study and one of my sons to basketball practice. When I

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 NIV

We have some good friends in our Sunday School class with two small boys. Having boys of our own has caused me to show special interest in these young men. Recently the father asked his youngest son (5 years old), who his best

I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 NIV

Trivia question: Who performed the first successful heart transplant?

Did you answer God; the same God who invented the heart?

God not only began transplating hearts, He is still in the business

Only hold on to what you have until I come. Revelation 2:25 NIV

Jesus was addressing the church at Thyatira. Many in the church had allowed false teaching to enter into their worship. They had diluted the Truth for lies of the devil. Yet, even among this church, there were a few who remained faithful. And, Jesus tells them to "Hold on"!

That is

Jesus said: "I know where you live....where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name." Revelation 2:13 NIV

Aren't you glad you can't hide from Christ? I mean, you didn't think you could escape Him, did you?

Jesus tells the church at Pergamum, He knows exactly where you and I live. He knows that we live in a land full of sin and

At once the Spirit sent Him out into the desert, and He was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended Him. Mark 1:12-13 NIV

Jesus had just been baptized. He had just received the praise of His Father, God: "This is my Son whom I love and am well pleased." The man Jesus was on a spiritual

The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching...and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey Him." Mark 1:27 NIV

Jesus is in control!

I am always disheartened when people talk about Satan's attack on their life as if it is a hopeless situation. Sometimes they seem to believe

The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NIV

I don't know what comfort you are looking for today, but maybe this verse will help.

When my son Nathaniel was just a small baby, I remember hearing his mother sing to

But, "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. " For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 NIV

"Daddy, did you ever want to be famous?"

That was the question I received from my 8 year old son recently. It was an honest question requiring an honest answer. As a normal,

At the end of four years, Absalom said to the king, "Let me go to Hebron and fulfill a vow I made to the Lord." 2 Samuel 15:7 NIV

Well, four years have passed. Isn't it time to renew your vows?

By my calendar it is February 29; a date that only happens every four years. I thought today's verse was quite appropriate.

What would your life be like