As we study Jesus’ teaching about not judging, I often get this response: “But it is such a natural human condition; we all do it.” Yes, I agree with that and yes, we are all burdened with our default-faulty […]

  “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2) This week, we are […]

  C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were close friends, both with brilliant minds and the ability to make seemingly complicated theology very simple. Lewis famously observed, “Jesus is either who he said he is, or he is a liar or […]

  Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every […]

  I hear this often from men: “I feel so close to Jesus early in the morning when I am reading and praying during my devotional time. But by 10:30 I’m engrossed in work, and I might not think about […]

  At 721 Ministries we consistently talk about the A+ life. It is not easily defined, but we know it when we see someone with it. And when we do see it, we might be uneasy around such quiet power, […]

  At 721 Ministries we consistently talk about the A+ life. But perhaps you’re still thinking it is about achieving status, success, or, more likely, a place in life when you can finally sit back and say, “I’ve made it.” […]

  We often hear people say, “The first thing I’m going to do when I get to Heaven is ask God __________?”  Perhaps they haven’t paid attention to scripture: “The hair on his head was white like wool, as white […]

  “It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” Naomi Williams How often do you criticize and complain? My answer: more than I’d like to admit. When I do, I have simply lost my focus on gratitude. […]

  “Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy.”  Fred De Witt Van Amburgh I am the luckiest person on the planet. I am.   Can you say this?  And mean it?  If […]

  As we study Jesus’ teaching about not judging, I often get this response: “But it is such a natural human condition; we all do it.”  Yes, I agree with that and yes, we are all burdened with our default-faulty […]

  “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2)  This week, we are jumping […]