How Jesus Viewed Life's Endless Crises

Jesus summed up His teaching on procrastination in today's parable when He said, "Watch therefore: for ye know not on what day your Lord cometh.” In the parable of the ten foolish virgins He said virtually the same thing: “Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.”

There is a sense of urgency to Jesus' call to ministry because He knows better than we do that our time on earth is swift and fleeting. We only have so many opportunities to say, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” Read More...
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Prayer As A Priority

Our number one priority in life is our relationship with God. Everything else is busy work. In order to keep things in proper perspective, we have to spend time with the Lord each day Read More...
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Jesus Sense of Urgency

In answering the call to discipleship, each of us must make a total commitment. The Latin root for decision is two words, “de cidere,” which means to cut in half. In other words, every decision involves some sacrifice, some letting go. Each of us must decide what sacrifice we're prepared to make for the Lord, what gift of our time, talent and treasure we are prepared to offer. Read More...
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