Author Archives: John Harris

A person’s heart plans his way,   but the Lord determines his steps. “Just follow your heart” is terrible advice. On the one hand, your desires can be a great motivation for your life. In fact, God frequently uses our own passions to … Continue reading →

For the last month of the summer, I’m going to be posting here at the blog a proverb a day. It’s a long standing practice of mine to read the proverb which corresponds to that days date. So, July 1st … Continue reading →

2Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” This is a statement about Jesus. He is (as verse 1 says) “our God and Savior.” He … Continue reading →

It’s important to believe in Jesus. In fact, that’s our only hope. Pistis is the Greek word “faith” “belief” “conviction” Without this, Hebrews 11:6 tells us, it is impossible to please God. But what about faith in yourself? Oh, I … Continue reading →

Was Jesus really in the tomb for 3-days? Here’s a good way to begin your investigation, look at all the references to the number of days Jesus was in the grave from the Gospel of Matthew. Notice anything? Matthew basically … Continue reading →