Richard Ellis Talks

It's easy to get caught up in the world around us. And the more distracted we are, the harder it is to hear God's voice. And while it's important that we stop and listen to what He's telling us to do, listening only makes a difference when it's followed by action.

The Bible tells us not to complain about anything, but instead to be joyful in all things. No matter what we're going through, Scripture teaches us to "cheer" for God in the midst of our own hardship. We show people the change in our own lives when we choose to praise God, no matter our circumstances -- and in doing so, we maintain joy.

The Bible tells us not to complain about anything, but instead to be joyful in all things. No matter what we're going through, Scripture teaches us to "cheer" for God in the midst of our own hardship. We show people the change in our own lives when we choose to praise God, no matter our circumstances -- and in doing so, we maintain joy.

If we're not connected to the body of Christ, we're more likely to wander away from God. That's why He calls us to be in community with other believers -- connected in a church where we're herded by the Shepherd. Not only that, but we're also called to help find those who are lost and bring them back into the fold.

If we're not connected to the body of Christ, we're more likely to wander away from God. That's why He calls us to be in community with other believers -- connected in a church where we're herded by the Shepherd. Not only that, but we're also called to help find those who are lost and bring them back into the fold.

There are countless examples in Scripture that talk about the danger of being a fool. The Bible specifically instructs us not to do the things foolish people do, but instead, to live wisely -- and the best way to do that is by obeying God's Word.

There are countless examples in Scripture that talk about the danger of being a fool. The Bible specifically instructs us not to do the things foolish people do, but instead, to live wisely -- and the best way to do that is by obeying God's Word.

Once the beautiful miracle of birth is over, the messy reality of "afterbirth" comes. This same process takes place in our spiritual lives, too, because there's a mess in the life of every believer after we're born again. While we still have consequences for our actions, Jesus not only gives us life after birth -- He also gives us afterlife in eternity with Him.

Once the beautiful miracle of birth is over, the messy reality of "afterbirth" comes. This same process takes place in our spiritual lives, too, because there's a mess in the life of every believer after we're born again. While we still have consequences for our actions, Jesus not only gives us life after birth -- He also gives us afterlife in eternity with Him.

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus' birth, but in a way, it's also a reminder of His sacrifice. Just as He was wrapped up in swaddling clothes as a baby when He was first declared the Messiah, He was later wrapped and buried after His death -- a death He died all so that we could have eternal life. God offers us the gift of salvation, wrapped up in His Son -- and all we have to do is reach out and receive it.

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus' birth, but in a way, it's also a reminder of His sacrifice. Just as He was wrapped up in swaddling clothes as a baby when He was first declared the Messiah, He was later wrapped and buried after His death -- a death He died all so that we could have eternal life. God offers us the gift of salvation, wrapped up in His Son -- and all we have to do is reach out and receive it.

For centuries throughout Old Testament times, the people waited on the promise that a Messiah would come. During that period of waiting, the Israelites experienced a lot of darkness before the Light of the world arrived. Like them, we all go through difficult seasons, but when we cling to the hope we have in Christ, He brings light to the darkest corners of our lives.

For centuries throughout Old Testament times, the people waited on the promise that a Messiah would come. During that period of waiting, the Israelites experienced a lot of darkness before the Light of the world arrived. Like them, we all go through difficult seasons, but when we cling to the hope we have in Christ, He brings light to the darkest corners of our lives.

When it comes to letting Jesus into our lives, many of us are more likely to put up a "No Vacancy" sign than we are to roll out the welcome mat. But when we finally turn off the "No" and make room for Him, Jesus changes our hearts and our lives from the inside out.

When it comes to letting Jesus into our lives, many of us are more likely to put up a "No Vacancy" sign than we are to roll out the welcome mat. But when we finally turn off the "No" and make room for Him, Jesus changes our hearts and our lives from the inside out.