Richard Ellis Talks

God gave His only Son so that we could be made holy in His sight and acceptable to Him. When we accept the gift Jesus offers us, we're called to become living sacrifices of surrender. And when we live our lives giving all to God, we'll be amazed what He does in us and through us, in order to reach the world around us.

God gave His only Son so that we could be made holy in His sight and acceptable to Him. When we accept the gift Jesus offers us, we're called to become living sacrifices of surrender. And when we live our lives giving all to God, we'll be amazed what He does in us and through us, in order to reach the world around us.

There are a lot of "rockstar" moms out there -- but there are also a lot of moms who have made huge mistakes in raising their kids. The good news for all of us is that redemption is possible! Owning up to mistakes, apologizing for them, and moving forward as an example of what it means to follow Jesus is the best action a "sorry mother" can take. Whether kids respond with forgiveness or not, God can always work with softened hearts.

There are a lot of "rockstar" moms out there -- but there are also a lot of moms who have made huge mistakes in raising their kids. The good news for all of us is that redemption is possible! Owning up to mistakes, apologizing for them, and moving forward as an example of what it means to follow Jesus is the best action a "sorry mother" can take. Whether kids respond with forgiveness or not, God can always work with softened hearts.

When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they messed up the perfect order of things for all humanity -- literally! Sin has existed in this world ever since. Yet in the midst of the mess, God had a plan all along to redeem us and restore us to Himself -- and that plan came in the form of His Son, born of a woman, to save us all.

When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they messed up the perfect order of things for all humanity -- literally! Sin has existed in this world ever since. Yet in the midst of the mess, God had a plan all along to redeem us and restore us to Himself -- and that plan came in the form of His Son, born of a woman, to save us all.

Even when we're dead tired or we feel like we're facing a mountain of difficulty, God's with us. Not only that, He's ready to step in and provide for all of our needs -- sometimes in miraculous ways. Instead of having a spirit of fear, let's listen for His voice, trust what He tells us, and then step out in faith and obey Him.

Even when we're dead tired or we feel like we're facing a mountain of difficulty, God's with us. Not only that, He's ready to step in and provide for all of our needs -- sometimes in miraculous ways. Instead of having a spirit of fear, let's listen for His voice, trust what He tells us, and then step out in faith and obey Him.

The story of Ruth is an incredible example of what it means to trust and obey God! We read in Scripture about Ruth's loyalty to Naomi, and how Ruth's obedience ultimately led her to marry Boaz. Ruth's wisdom in decision-making -- even when it seemed crazy -- had ripple effects for generations to come: from her family line came Joseph, the man who would go on to become the stepfather of the Son of God!

The story of Ruth is an incredible example of what it means to trust and obey God! We read in Scripture about Ruth's loyalty to Naomi, and how Ruth's obedience ultimately led her to marry Boaz. Ruth's wisdom in decision-making -- even when it seemed crazy -- had ripple effects for generations to come: from her family line came Joseph, the man who would go on to become the stepfather of the Son of God!

In a world where prejudice and racism are sadly all too common, we, as followers of Christ, are called to love all people. Jesus' death removed the gulf not only between us and God, but between us and each other, and allowed us all the opportunity to become part of God's family. No matter our differences, it's by loving others that we demonstrate the love of Christ.

In a world where prejudice and racism are sadly all too common, we, as followers of Christ, are called to love all people. Jesus' death removed the gulf not only between us and God, but between us and each other, and allowed us all the opportunity to become part of God's family. No matter our differences, it's by loving others that we demonstrate the love of Christ.

One of the greatest men who ever lived was a guy named Joseph, who took on the role of stepfather to the Son of God! Joseph's example teaches us a powerful lesson: the most important thing you can do for your family, no matter how it looks, is to live in a way that directs your family members to God. And when we blend families, the odds can sometimes be against us -- but if we depend on the Lord, we allow His work to take place in the relationships that are built.

One of the greatest men who ever lived was a guy named Joseph, who took on the role of stepfather to the Son of God! Joseph's example teaches us a powerful lesson: the most important thing you can do for your family, no matter how it looks, is to live in a way that directs your family members to God. And when we blend families, the odds can sometimes be against us -- but if we depend on the Lord, we allow His work to take place in the relationships that are built.

We did nothing to deserve a personalized invitation from God to spend eternity with Him. Yet because Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross for us, we're invited to come. It's up to us how we'll respond -- and if we RSVP "yes", it means allowing Him to come into our hearts and change us from the inside out.