Faith
Why Two Steps Forward And Three Steps Back Will Leave You Empty, Keep The Progress That You Have Worked So Hard For!
Philippians 3:12-16 NLTI don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the […]
We Are Growing, Or We Are Going Backwards, There Is NO In Between! Don’t Get Caught In The Trap That You Can Cruise!
Revelation 3:15-17 NLT“I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I […]
Do You Have A Heart Of Compassion For Those Around You? The Way You Live May Be Used By God To Soften Their Hearts To Accept Jesus Christ!
Acts 26:29 NLTPaul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains.” Our attitude about those around us is very important if we consider ourselves to be Christians. If our attitude about the people we […]
The Day Is Approaching That We Will Be Held Accountable For What We Believe, The Question Is Will We Submit Our Hearts To God Or The “god” Of This World?
1 Peter 2:21 NLTFor God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. This verse is one that, I believe, we need to bury deep into our minds and hearts. The day is approaching, where we […]
Don’t Get Caught In This Trap! The Trap Of Thinking That You Need More Than The Basics!
Philippians 3:1 NLTWhatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. One of the greatest mistakes that I made was thinking that I needed advanced training before I even did one thing with the basic training. […]
How Are We Going To Respond When We Find Ourselves Held Captive Because Of Our Beliefs? Will We Have The Faith, Hope, And Love That Paul Exhibited?
Philippians 1:15-19 NLTIt’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News. Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish […]
Why Does Peace Of Mind Seem So Evasive? Our Focus Will Determine Our Peace Of Mind. What Are You Focusing On?
John 15:9-13 NLT“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, […]
The Way You Work Will Stand As A Testimony To Those Who You Work With, Is What You Do Worthy Of Following?
Galatians 6:4-5 NLTPay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct. “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of […]
What Do You Do With Those Who Do Not Respond To Your Calling Them To Faith In Jesus? The Answer May Suprise You!
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 […]
Why Is The Longest Book In The Bible Found Almost Directly In The Middle Of The Bible? And Why Is Its Subject Matter So Important To Your Spiritual Health?
Psalm 119:73-74 NLTYou made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, and this chapter reflects on every human emotion […]
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.” […]
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, […]