As I count my blessings this Thanksgiving, I’m truly grateful for the holy Trinity: God, the Father, who created all things and who loves me enough to send Jesus, His Son, to save me from my sin and to die for me and grant me mercy, grace and forgiveness— and the Holy Spirit who guides […]
We all know that three strikes = an out. In 2 Kings 13:1-19, we find a fascinating story in the Bible in which three strikes are used. King Joash began his reign as a godly little 7-year-old who had been raised by the priest Jehoida. For most of Joash’s life, he did what was […]
Beginning in January, I’ll be sending out a weekly one-minute video devotional video clip called “Real Truth, Real Fast.” I’m really excited about and would appreciate you helping me pray about the content. I want to continue to provide inspiring thoughts, Scripture and challenge (as I’ve done with video devotionals in the past), but I […]
Part 2 When a dead man’s body was quickly tossed into the same grave as Elisha’s bones, the dead man immediately came to life, stood up and walked out of the cave-grave. It’s a fascinating two-verse story found in 2 Kings 13:20-21. Last week I mentioned that we can learn three important things from […]
It’s an interesting story. After Elisha the prophet was buried (and a few years had gone by), some Israelites were burying a man but noticed a gang of raiders quickly approaching. Knowing time was short, they quickly tossed the dead man’s body inside the tomb of Elisha and ran for safety. (You can read the […]
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21 NIV). Jesus clearly says in the above Scripture that unless we’re doing the will of Father God, we won’t enter the Kingdom. The will […]
In Matthew 7:14, Jesus proclaims that the gate leading to heaven is really small. And the road leading to that small gate is extremely narrow. He goes on to say that few even find it! How can that be? We have millions in churches around the world every Sunday! Could it be that most people […]
The psalmist struggled with seeing evil people prosper. We’ve wondered about that as well, haven’t we? Often times we see the wicked do well, while the godly are left out, overlooked and forgotten. While it often seems this way right now . . . We must remember we live in a fallen world. By striving […]
We’re told in Luke 5:16 that Jesus often withdrew— got away— retreated. He sought time away to strengthen Himself in prayer. If Jesus needed to get away . . . how much more do WE need that? That’s why I’ve put together the “Friends & Family Getaway” cruise through Susie Shellenberger Ministries. Not only will […]
It’s pretty simple. Anyone who wants to come after Jesus into the kingdom of God— anyone who wants to be a Christian— has to follow three commands (found in Matthew 16:24-25): 1. Deny himself 2. Take up his cross daily 3. Follow Him Are these words hard for you to believe? That you really have […]