Faith
When We Proclaim Our Faith In Jesus Christ, Be Prepared For The Response
Acts 17:32-34 NLTWhen they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul’s discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and […]
If You Are Looking To Be Blessed, It Is Time To Put Your Trust In The Lord
Jeremiah 17:7 NLT“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. What do you think of when you think of the word blessed? By definition, blessed means to be “made holy” or “consecrated.” “Consecrated” means “having been made or declared sacred.” “Sacred” means “connected to God.” […]
If You Are Looking For Encouragement, It Is Time To Encourage Those Around You
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. This week’s theme that keeps appearing to me is fellowship, which is a vitally important part of the Christian life. Interesting about that is that the government is starting to loosen up […]
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 […]
Our Greatest Spiritual Growth Will Come From Our Challenges With Others
Hebrews 10:24-25 NLTLet us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. As a Christian, living in other people’s presence is an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are You Secure In Your Faith? There Is A Way You Can Know
1 Peter 1:6-7 NLTSo be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith […]
Are You Ready To Give Your Account?
Romans 14:12-13 NLTYes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. On occasion, there are verses that, for some reason, I can’t shake. These verses pop off the […]
When Our Focus Is On Our Contribution To The Kingdom of God, He “Will Give You Everything You Need”
Matthew 6:33 NLTSeek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. WOW… what a couple of months we’ve had. The Covid-19 virus swept through and turned the world upside down. We’ve been told to stay in place, wear masks in public places (I’m still creeped […]
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 […]
Is Your Heart Prepared To Give Your Account To The Lord?
Romans 14:12-13 NLTYes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. First of all, I ask for your forgiveness in advance. This will be a rant today. I […]
There Is Only One Law That When Followed Will Fulfill ALL Other Laws
Matthew 22:36-40 NLT“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus 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 […]
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 Focus Our Minds On What Is True, The Results Will Be Devine
2 Timothy 2:22-26 NLTRun from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must […]