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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 […]
Do You Measure Up To the Perfect Standard God Has Set Forth? There Is A Way You Could.
““Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until […]
Do Not Be Anxious About Anything
‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ‘ Philippians 4:6-7 According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (AADA), anxiety disorders […]
He Is Risen!
‘But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so […]
A Word Of Caution Before You Head Out To The Polls This Tuesday
‘What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do […]
Loudmouth – Epic Fail
‘ “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Jesus answered, “I tell […]
Loudmouth – Rock-Solid Identity
‘When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” ‘ Matthew […]
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 […]
Are You Giving All That You’ve Got? Or Are You Holding Back?
Mark 12:43-44 NLTJesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” Are we giving […]
Are You Secure In Your Faith? There Is A Way You Can Know
1 Peter 1:6-7 NLTSo be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith […]
When You Submit Your Heart To Jesus, Your Life Will Change In Miraculous Ways
1 John 2:6 NLTThose who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. Is my life a reflection of the way Jesus Christ lived? Am I focused on the needs of others above my own? Am I encouraging others around me by my words and my example? The key indicator of […]
If You Question Your Salvation, You Are Not Alone. There Is A Way To Know For Sure!
1 Peter 1:2 NLTGod the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace. How do you know if you are saved? […]
Loving God Means Keeping His Commandments, And His Commandments Are Not Burdensome
1 John 5:3-4 NLTLoving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. “Loving God means keeping His commandments, and His commandments are not burdensome.” With Jesus Christ center in our hearts and minds, this should […]
Nothing In All Creation Will Ever Be Able To Separate Us From The Love Of God
1 John 2:1-2 NLTMy dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not […]
What Is The Burning Desire Of Your Heart? Is It To Know Jesus Christ More?
1 John 2:26-27 NLTI am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he […]