2 Corinthians 10
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 […]
The Source of True Wisdom Has Only One Source: Let It Fill Your Life
James 3:13 NLTIf you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. If you are looking for assurance of your salvation, start searching your thoughts, words, and actions. Follow this closely by an examination of the motive behind these thoughts, […]
No Pain, No Gain: Don’t Short Circuit True Spiritual Growth in Your Life
Matthew 24:8 NLTBut all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. All growth takes pain. We’ve all heard the saying, “no pain, no gain” as this was used about bodybuilding, it is a biblical principle. For Christians, the pain we must suffer from growing is dying to ourselves, daily. […]
Hopeful or Anxious? What is the Condition of Your Heart? Your Words Reveal the Truth
Matthew 15:10-11 NLTThen Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “Listen,” he said, “and try to understand. It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” “But the words you speak come from the heart — that’s what defiles you.” […]
Important Reason For Our Trials, God is Good
‘I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain. But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done. I have many aggressive enemies; they hate me without reason. They repay me evil for good and oppose me for pursuing good. Do not abandon me, O Lord . Do not […]