Love
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, […]
Do You Want To Be Sure Of Your Salvation? Check What You Desire To Do Most, It Will Give You The Answer
1 Peter 4:2 NLTYou won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. I think one of the questions that come to mind for a Christian is, “Am I saved? For real.” God did not want us to question this in our […]
Are You Trying To Draw Attention To Yourself? This May Go Against God’s Will For Your Life!
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLTMake it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others. If you are a Christian, we are […]
Don’t Let The Troubles You See In Front Of You Steal The Joy That God Has Intended For You
Colossians 3:13-15 NLTMake allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one […]
Let God’s Word Fill Your Mind, Heart, And Soul. And Your Actions Will Follow!
Colossians 3:16 NLTLet the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. **SPECIAL NOTE: I have been sharing my thoughts on scripture pretty regularly over the past three months, mainly […]
What Are You Focusing On? Is It Worthy Of Your Time And Does It Glorify God?
Philippians 4:8-9 NLTAnd now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me— everything you heard from me and […]