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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, […]
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 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 […]
Are Seeking The Answers You Need From The Right Source? And Do The Answers You Get Measure Up Properly?
““Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him […]
Is Your Heart Set The Right Way For Prayer? Who Are You Looking To Impress With Your Righteousness?
‘ “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to […]
What’s The Hurry?
‘And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.’ 1 Corinthians 13:13 Last week, during the service my wife and I attended, our Pastor called the congregation to pray before the service ended. This wasn’t the usual prayer to complete the service but an extended prayer about a […]
Why Don’t People Listen To My Message About Jesus?
‘ “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. ‘ Matthew 7:6 Christians have the most important message to give to this sinful world. ‘For God so loved the world that he […]
Preparation For Promise – Cloudy Faith
‘On the day the tabernacle, the tent of the covenant law, was set up, the cloud covered it. From evening till morning the cloud above the tabernacle looked like fire. That is how it continued to be; the cloud covered it, and at night it looked like fire. Whenever the cloud lifted from above the […]
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 […]
The Way You Work Will Stand As A Testimony To Those Who You Work With, Is What You Do Worthy Of Following?
Galatians 6:4-5 NLTPay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct. “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of […]
What Are You Focusing On? Is It Worthy Of Your Time And Does It Glorify God?
Philippians 4:8-9 NLTAnd now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me— everything you heard from me and […]
If You Believe In Jesus, You Have Everything You Need To Exercise Your Faith
Mark 11:24-25 NLTI tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. ” Past, present, and future; With regards to […]
When We Swing From Needing To Be Served To Selflessly Serving Others, God Shows Up
Colossians 4:2-6 NLTDevote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Live wisely […]
When We Feel Like We Have Come To The End Of Ourselves, Praise God Because Now Is The Time For Him To Show Up
Philippians 1:11 NLTMay you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ— for this will bring much glory and praise to God. WOW… The definitive nature of the Word of God is fascinating to me. “Always,” “Never stop,” “in all circumstances” in the following example. […]
The Key To Fruit In Our Lives Is A Direct Result Of Our Obedience To The Lord
John 15:10-13 NLTWhen you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way […]