What Would You Do If Everything Seemed To Be Stacked Up Against You?
‘Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brothers trusting in the Lord because of […]
The Three C’s That Destroy Any Hope For True Spiritual Growth
‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let’s follow the Spirit as well. Let’s not become boastful, challenging […]
Do You Compare Yourself To Others? This Could Be The Kiss Of Death To Any True Growth In Your Life.
”For we do not presume to rank or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they have no understanding.“ 2 Corinthians 10:12 One of the most dangerous things we can do in our Christian walk, or any area of our lives, […]
What Are You Willing To Give Up To Show Compassion For Those Around You?
”And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”“ Luke 10:25 The religious leaders constantly tested Jesus during His earthly ministry. In this case, we end up with a picture of Godly compassion. Let’s break this down. This line of questioning comes […]
Are You Lacking Joy In Your Life? A Change In Focus Can Bring It Back Into Your Life!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLTAlways be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. You can see it everywhere you look. You can see it in the eyes of those we come in contact with every day. We see people struggling to find […]
A Critical Spirit Will Limit What We Can Do For God’s Glory. Do You Suffer From This Debilitating Spirit?
”You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able […]
Will There Ever Be Unity In The Church Before Jesus Returns? Pride Is The One Thing That Will Make It Impossible
‘Not that I have already grasped it all or have already become perfect, but I press on if I may also take hold of that for which I was even taken hold of by Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, I do not regard myself as having taken hold of it yet; but one thing I […]
I Almost Died On New Year’s Eve, 12/31/2023, What I Learned Over The Last Week.
I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. Psalms 139:14 At 5 AM on Sunday, New Year’s Eve, I asked my wife, Tracy, to help me out of bed. I couldn’t get up. She got me on my feet. […]
When You Find Yourself In Trouble, Which Way Do You Go? Where Do You Turn?
‘Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. ‘ John 14:6 We’ve all been there. We find ourselves at the end of our ropes. We find ourselves in trouble again. And the only place to look for the person who put us […]
If You Are Not Moving Forward In Your Walk Of Faith, You Are Moving Backward. We Must Hold On To The Progress We Have Already Made.
“I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and […]
A Call To Christian Community, The Lost Art Of Hospitality
“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of […]
Will The Foundation That You Build Your Life On Sustain You When The Storms Come? There Is Only One Foundation That Will Stand.
““Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But […]
You Don’t Want This Reaction On The Other Side Of This Life. How Do You Make Your Election Sure?
““Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in […]
There Is Only One Way To Know What You Are Listening To Is True; You Need To Know The Truth To Know What’s False!
‘ “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear […]
Don’t Take The Broad Gate; There Is Only One Gate Worth Entering. Have You Chosen Your Gate?
‘ “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. ‘ Matthew 7:13-14 Some verses in the Bible bring me chills […]