Fourteen years ago I saw a unique Jesus movie, one I for many years just called “the laughing Jesus” movie. It greatly changed the way I viewed Jesus. Just lately I watched the movie again, as well as read a book written by the actor who played the main character, Jesus, in the same movie. Actually, I am still reading the book, for the second time this year.
Jesus is in the video and the book portrayed as a man full of joy, according to the scripture that says he is anointed with...
How big is God’s grace? Bigger than even the biggest sin you could commit!
If a person’s heart is leaning towards sinning, then they will look at that statement as something that gives them the freedom to indulge in the sins they desire to do. This person whose heart is leaning towards sin will continually be looking for ways to push the limits of what they are allowed to do because,...
In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus instructs us not to worry (or be concerned) about the necessities of life because our Father knows we have need of these things. He has generously supplied everything for the birds and the lilies, so how much more valuable are...
Recently God brought me the light I was longing for so long. It happened when a missionary came to Ethiopia and started a Gospel of Grace Bible School. I had the opportunity to be her interpreter and suddenly I got what I was looking for. There was something inside of me telling that something is wrong with what we are preaching - even as charismatic churches. Glory be to the Lord. I and my wife were transformed during those few days we attended this Bible Institute.
I remember...
GGN (Global Grace News) is a teaching resource for ministers and churches all over the world. We advocate the gospel of the grace of Jesus Christ - Jesus alone, grace alone, faith alone. Our purpose is twofold: to help the Church rediscover Jesus and to take this message to the world.
You may be asking many of the same questions Andrew once did. Is prayer my Christian duty? Is prayer primarily about asking God to meet my needs and the needs of others? Is God’s answer to my prayer based on the degree of humility and sincerity? Is answered prayer a sovereign decision of God or do I have the ability to influence Him?
Clear, scriptural answers to these questions and more could significantly change the way you pray. These principles may not be the only way to pray, but if you’re not getting the results you desire, consider changing directions; maybe there is A Better Way to Pray.