Discipline
How Do You Want Others To See You? Is It To Glorify You Or To Glorify God?
““When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others […]
How Are Looking At Those Around You That You Consider Your Enemies? This Could Change Your View.
‘ “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat […]
Letters To Leaders – Truth, And Conviction
‘The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Spirit Of Forgiveness Must Be The Heart Posture of A Follower Of Jesus Christ
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. This concept is hard for us to wrap […]
There Is One Place That We Can Go That Will Provide ALL The Answers We Need For A Successful Life
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLTAll Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do […]
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 […]
The Greatest Sacrifice You Will Make Is To Lay Your Life Down For A Friend, This Is True Love!
James 2:8 NLTYes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” I’ve been trying to post an encouraging word on Facebook since we face an unprecedented situation with this virus. So I’ll occasionally scroll the feed, and I come across some posts that […]