Life Means Nothing Without A Submitted Heart To Jesus Christ!
Matthew 22:37-40 NLTJesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” […]
There Is Only One Place Where We Should Be Living: That Place Is The Present!
Acts 20:24 NLTBut my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Living in regret is sinful. There is nothing we can do to change the past, even something we […]
Be Careful, Christian! Your Witness Is Going To Say More About You, Then What You Say!
2 Corinthians 6:3-4 NLTWe live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind. Be careful, Christian! God’s Word […]
There Is A Judge That Will Judge, Fairly. Accept His Forgiveness Or You Will Get What You Deserve.
2 Corinthians 5:10 NLTFor we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. When we let this sink into our hearts, our view of the world around us will shift from having to face down every […]
“Most Important Of All, Continue To Show Deep Love For Each Other, For Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins”
Luke 6:37 NLT“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. For the Christian, when we have put ourselves in a position of condemning or judging others for what they have done, in such a […]
What A Sensitive World We Live In, Do You Live Up To What Is Expected?
Proverbs 20:22 NLTDon’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. As a society, we have become very sensitive. We are bent on making sure that everyone gets what they deserve. And that they get it NOW!! But being a Christian, is that a position that our […]
Do You Have What It Takes To Get To Heaven?
Matthew 19:16 NLTSomeone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” The question this man was asking of Jesus was, “How do I get to heaven?” “What do I have to do to get into heaven?” Matthew 19:17 NLT“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus […]
Why Do We Strive Against Each Other? Is What We Need More Important Than The Other Person?
Matthew 18:21-22 NLTThen Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! So I’m in the grocery store this morning, and I go up to the meat counter looking for a cut of meat that […]
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 […]
How Do You Handle Difficult People? Jesus Has A Better Way
2 Timothy 2:23-26 NLTAgain I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, […]
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, […]
Please Don’t Get Caught Up In Foolish Arguments About Things We Have No Way of Knowing About!
1 Timothy 6:4 NLTAnyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. With everything that is going on in the world, it is no wonder that people can […]
Are You Rooted In The One Source That Has The Power Of God To Change Your Life?
John 8:47 NLTAnyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.” People who know me well, if asked about me, will say, “He loves to read the Bible!” And that would be a true statement. I believe it is the single most […]
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, […]