Fighting seems so natural. Why let the bad guys win? Losing is not a popular idea today. It’s definitely not a very American concept. www.keepbelieving.com

No wonder they wouldn’t answer him. After all Jesus has said and done—after all his miracles and the repeated teaching—what are these guys talking about on the road? www.keepbelieving.com

Jesus is meeting with his men at Caesarea Philippi, a city outside the borders of Israel. He reveals the fact of his coming crucifixion in Jerusalem. What’s left to say? Only one thing. Decision time. www.keepbelieving.com

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:27) Can you worry your way into an extra hour of life? No, but you might take a few hours off your life by worrying. www.keepbelieving.com

“Follow me, and don’t worry about anyone else.” “Follow me, and I’ll take care of the others.” “Follow me, and you’ll have plenty to do." www.keepbelieving.com

MaryAnn Spiegel serves on the Board of Directors for Keep Believing Ministries. Recently she completed a very important audio project that we wanted you to know about. Here’s a guest blog she wrote about this project. www.keepbelieving.com

“Do You Love Me?” (John 21:17). Several questions come to mind as we read this passage (John 21:15-17 ): Why did Jesus ask Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Because Peter denied him three times.

“Who gave you this authority?” (Matthew 21:23) Religious types are always big on authority issues. Who are you? Where did you come from? Who gave you the right to teach here? www.keepbelieving.com

Jack Cashill makes an interesting case at the American Thinker today that the mortgage crisis and much of the faltering economy can be traced back to the breakdown of the family. www.keepbelieving.com

“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" (Matthew 12:48) Sometimes Jesus could seem rude. Or maybe blunt would be a better word. But perhaps we have not understood him. www.keepbelieving.com