1 Peter 5
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 […]
Is It Possible That We Murder Those Around Us Everyday? Here’s What Jesus Says About It.
‘ “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ […]
Victim Of Circumstance Or Victim Of Our Unchecked Desires
‘Take delight in the Lord , and he will give you your heart’s desires. ‘ Psalms 37:4 I was talking to someone this week, and they said, “victim of circumstance.” And this got me thinking. I started to think about “circumstances” that people could be victims of. Here is the list that I came up […]
The “Real” Battle!
‘We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. ‘ […]
Letters To Leaders – Integrity
‘For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to […]
Letters To Leaders – Selflessness
‘Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality […]
Genesis 4 – Cain And Abel – Life Outside Of The Garden Begins
Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some […]
Preparation For Promises
‘These were the men counted by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family. All the Israelites twenty years old or more who were able to serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. The total number was 603,550. ‘ Numbers 1:44-46 This week, Pastor Jeremy Smith […]
“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 […]
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 […]
How Do You Respond When The Snake Bites Will Stand As A Testimony To Those Around You, Will It Glorify God?
Acts 28:3-6 NLTAs Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, bit him on the hand. The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice […]
There Is A Source Of Information That Should Direct Your Heart In Every Way, Are You Connected To It?
Psalm 119:2 NLTJoyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. If there is one chapter in the Bible for me that brings me great joy, and along with great conviction at the same time, it would be Psalm 119. “Joyful are those who obey the laws and search […]
God Does Not Want Us To Be Fearful, He Commands Us To Be Strong And Courageous
Deuteronomy 31:6 NLTSo be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” If you proclaim you are a Christian to those around you, they will be watching. Moses wrote his final […]
It Is Important To Do Something With What You Have Before You Start Arguing About What You Think Is Being Taken From You
Romans 13:1-2 NLTEveryone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. In light of the Coronavirus and the stay in place orders, […]