Joshua 1
The Battle Is Waging! Who Do You Think The Enemy Is?
Ephesians 6:12 NLTFor we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. In my lifetime, this is the most divided society that I have ever experienced. People are saying that in the […]
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Disciple Of Jesus?
Colossians 3:12-13 NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, […]
We Have Everything We Need In Jesus To Follow His Will For Our Lives!
Colossians 3:12-13 NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, […]
Why Is The Longest Chapter In The Bible Dedicated To God’s Word?
Joshua 1:8 NLTStudy this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. There is one spiritual discipline that, when mastered, will affect your spiritual life more than any other. “Ok, John, […]
Do You Want To Be Sure Of Your Salvation? Check What You Desire To Do Most, It Will Give You The Answer
1 Peter 4:2 NLTYou won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. I think one of the questions that come to mind for a Christian is, “Am I saved? For real.” God did not want us to question this in our […]
Don’t Let The Troubles You See In Front Of You Steal The Joy That God Has Intended For You
Colossians 3:13-15 NLTMake allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one […]
Let God’s Word Fill Your Mind, Heart, And Soul. And Your Actions Will Follow!
Colossians 3:16 NLTLet the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. **SPECIAL NOTE: I have been sharing my thoughts on scripture pretty regularly over the past three months, mainly […]
Let Your Example Stand As A Witness To Your Faith In Jesus Christ And What He Can Do In A Person’s Life
Acts 20:35 NLTAnd I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” The example that we are will speak more to the people around us than the words […]
The Christian Life Is A Team Sport, There Is No Reward For Solo Flyers!
Hebrews 12:1-2 NLTTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by […]
There Is Only One Way To Live In Unity With Others, Lay Your Life Down For Others
1 Peter 3:8-12 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has […]
Can You Forgive Others Like This?
Acts 7:55 NLTBut Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Several areas in the Bible bring me to tears every time I read it. This chapter is one of those chapters. Stephen […]
When We Are At Odds With Others, We Are Truly At Odds With God
Philippians 4:11 NLTNot that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. How can we not live in joy if this was the way we look at our life? Can I be so secure in my faith in God that I don’t need to defend my […]
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 Challenges That We Face Will Always Involve People. The Way We Look At others Will Determine The Solution!
Ephesians 5:8-10 NLTFor once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Being a Christian brings many challenges. But the most significant challenges come […]
Is It Possible To Find Heaven On Earth? It All Depends On How You Look At Your Life
John 17:15-19 NLTI’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, […]