Influence Is More About Who You Are Not What You Say, Live Out Your Faith
Luke 5:18-26 NLTSome men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to take him inside to Jesus, but they couldn’t reach him because of the crowd. So they went up to the roof and took off some tiles. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, […]
Nothing In All Creation Will Ever Be Able To Separate Us From The Love Of God
1 John 2:1-2 NLTMy dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not […]
Your Life Will Change Those Around You When Your Life Changes By The Hand Of God
Luke 4:22-24 NLTEveryone spoke well of him and was amazed by the gracious words that came from his lips. “How can this be?” they asked. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” Then he said, “You will undoubtedly quote me this proverb: ‘Physician, heal yourself’—meaning, ‘Do miracles here in your hometown like those you did in Capernaum.’ But […]
We Believe That We Are All Saved The Same Way, By The Undeserved Grace Of The Lord Jesus
Acts 15:7-11 NLTAt the meeting, after a long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the Gentiles so that they could hear the Good News and believe. God knows people’s hearts, and he confirmed that he accepts […]
Is My Life A Reflection Of My Beliefs? Or Does It Tell A Different Story?
Acts 11:17 NLTAnd since God gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God’s way?” ”…who was I to stand in God’s way?” Great question! Who am I standing in the way of? Is the life I’m living, getting between […]
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
1 Peter 5:2-4 NLTCare for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. And when […]
“Finally, 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.”
1 Peter 3:8 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. “Finally, all of you should be of one mind.” How do we do this? After all, the other person is doing it wrong, and they […]
“There Is No Greater Love Than To Lay One’s Life Down For One’s Friends”
1 Peter 1:13-14 NLTSo prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. […]
Walking In Faith Requires That We Step Out Without The Full Plan, Do You Have That Faith?
Acts 12:5-9 NLTBut while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of […]
If You Are Looking For Healing, It May Be Time To Confess Your Sins
James 5:16 NLTConfess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. The pressure released when you bear your soul to another human being is beyond measure. It can make you feel like the […]
There Is A Danger In Comparing Your Life Against Another; There Is Only One Scale That Counts
James 3:13-18 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. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are […]
The Struggles Are Real, But They Are There To Help You Grow Stronger
James 1:2-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing […]
Who Are You Seeking To Please? Those Around You Or God?
Acts 9:26 NLTWhen Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to meet with the believers, but they were all afraid of him. They did not believe he had truly become a believer! When Jesus enters our lives, we will have a lot of skeptical people around us. This is natural and normal. This could also be […]
Do You Want To Be Helpful to Those Around You? Tell Your Salvation Story
Acts 9:19-21 NLTAfterward he ate some food and regained his strength. Saul stayed with the believers in Damascus for a few days. And immediately he began preaching about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is indeed the Son of God!” All who heard him were amazed. “Isn’t this the same man who caused such devastation […]
Don’t Be Fooled By The Wisdom Of This World! There Is Wisdom Only In The Word Of God
1 Timothy 4:1-5 NLTNow the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. They will say it is wrong to be married and […]