John Clark
At The End Of Our Lives, It Will Be The Quality Of Our Relationships That Will Matter Most!
1 Timothy 6:12 NLTFight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. From the minute we are born, and God graciously gives us our first breath, we are in a battle. I’ve heard it said […]
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 NLTFor the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. When Jesus died on the cross, He died for everyone one of your sins. And mine, and look around you, theirs too. God put the full weight of sin on Him on […]
An Encouraging Word Could Be a Life Changer For Those Around Us!
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Who can’t use a little encouraging? As we walk in our Christian faith, when we get into the church, we will have those who come around us who are very encouraging. They […]
“Stand Firm In The Faith. Be Courageous. Be Strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. I love Paul’s Spirit-inspired writing. Practical advice and always giving us guidance that we can use in our lives to glorify God with everything that we do. Today’s verses are no exception. Let’s break it […]
Our Goal Should Be To Keep The Gains That God Has Given Us Through His Grace.
Philippians 3:16 NLTBut we must hold on to the progress we have already made. Working in the church’s Recovery ministry, you see some miracles that I think are missed on most people that may be in the church. When you see the change that happens in the life of others who enter the church with […]
What Will You Say To Jesus When You Meet Him After Your Last Breath?
Luke 9:28-36 NLTAbout eight days later Jesus took Peter, John, and James up on a mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly, two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared and began talking with Jesus. They were glorious to see. And they […]
Is Your Heart Set On The Things Of This World? Or Are You Investing In Eternal Life?
Mark 10:17-27 NLTAs Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good. But to answer your question, you know the commandments: […]
You Face A Decision That Will Determine Life And Death, What Will You Do With Your Decision About Jesus Christ?
John 18:33-38 NLTThen Pilate went back into his headquarters and called for Jesus to be brought to him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” he asked him. Jesus replied, “Is this your own question, or did others tell you about me?” “Am I a Jew?” Pilate retorted. “Your own people and their leading priests […]
Happy Easter!!
Matthew 28:5-7 NLTThen the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that […]
Accountability Is A Key To Living A Life Submitted To God, But It Only Works When You Are Willing To Be Held To Account!
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. As we walk through our life as a Christian, it is vital that we have a good team around us. Trying to walk alone will only leave you frustrated and spiritually dry. […]
Why Two Steps Forward And Three Steps Back Will Leave You Empty, Keep The Progress That You Have Worked So Hard For!
Philippians 3:12-16 NLTI 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 […]
We Are Growing, Or We Are Going Backwards, There Is NO In Between! Don’t Get Caught In The Trap That You Can Cruise!
Revelation 3:15-17 NLT“I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I […]
Do You Have A Heart Of Compassion For Those Around You? The Way You Live May Be Used By God To Soften Their Hearts To Accept Jesus Christ!
Acts 26:29 NLTPaul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains.” Our attitude about those around us is very important if we consider ourselves to be Christians. If our attitude about the people we […]
The Day Is Approaching That We Will Be Held Accountable For What We Believe, The Question Is Will We Submit Our Hearts To God Or The “god” Of This World?
1 Peter 2:21 NLTFor God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. This verse is one that, I believe, we need to bury deep into our minds and hearts. The day is approaching, where we […]
Don’t Get Caught In This Trap! The Trap Of Thinking That You Need More Than The Basics!
Philippians 3:1 NLTWhatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. One of the greatest mistakes that I made was thinking that I needed advanced training before I even did one thing with the basic training. […]