Spiritual Growth
Small Starts, Big Impact: How the Kingdom of Heaven Grows
Matthew 13:31–33 It’s easy to feel like your efforts are too small to matter. You pray, you serve, you speak truth—but it seems like nothing changes. Jesus answers that doubt directly in the Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven. He shows us that God delights in starting small and growing big. Matthew 13:31–33 (NASB 2020) 31 He presented […]
The Parable of the Sower: How Will You Respond to God’s Word?
Jesus didn’t just teach to inform minds—He spoke to transform hearts. One of His most powerful teachings is the Parable of the Sower, which illustrates the importance of how we receive and act on His words. In Matthew 13, Jesus begins teaching in parables. The Parable of the Sower is the first, and it lays the foundation […]
How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live a Godly Life
God never meant for us to live the Christian life in our own strength. Discover how the Holy Spirit helps us live a godly life by empowering us from within, guiding us into truth, and producing lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how to walk in the Spirit with confidence and purpose.
Before You Wield the Word: Let It Work on You First
Scripture is our sword, but it must first shape our hearts before it can be used to reach others. Discover how 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and 2 Timothy 2:24–26 reveal the balance between inward transformation and outward influence—so we can serve with humility, clarity, and love.
Do You Compare Yourself To Others? This Could Be The Kiss Of Death To Any True Growth In Your Life.
”For we do not presume to rank or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they have no understanding.“ 2 Corinthians 10:12 One of the most dangerous things we can do in our Christian walk, or any area of our lives, […]
At The End Of Our Lives, It Will Be The Quality Of Our Relationships That Will Matter Most!
1 Timothy 6:12 NLTFight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. From the minute we are born, and God graciously gives us our first breath, we are in a battle. I’ve heard it said […]
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 […]
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.” […]
What Is Your Greatest Goal? Does It Line Up With The Will Of God?
1 Corinthians 14:1 NLTLet love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. “Let love be your highest goal!” When we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts, love becomes our highest goal. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous […]
We Are Made To Encourage And To Be Encouraged. What Do You Need More Of?
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Am I balanced with regards to my spiritual needs? Am I steeped in my problems, or do I experience deep hope in the power of my Lord? I love this verse! In […]
Let Your Life Shine With The Awesome Power Of The Lord Jesus Christ In Your Heart
Acts 5:15-16 NLTAs a result of the apostles’ work, sick people were brought out into the streets on beds and mats so that Peter’s shadow might fall across some of them as he went by. Crowds came from the villages around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those possessed by evil spirits, and they were all […]
Changing Your Life For The Good Requires That You Lay Your Life Down In Service To Others
Acts 4:8-12 NLTThen Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of our people, are we being questioned today because we’ve done a good deed for a crippled man? Do you want to know how he was healed? Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people […]
The Source of True Wisdom Has Only One Source: Let It Fill Your Life
James 3:13 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. If you are looking for assurance of your salvation, start searching your thoughts, words, and actions. Follow this closely by an examination of the motive behind these thoughts, […]
No Pain, No Gain: Don’t Short Circuit True Spiritual Growth in Your Life
Matthew 24:8 NLTBut all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. All growth takes pain. We’ve all heard the saying, “no pain, no gain” as this was used about bodybuilding, it is a biblical principle. For Christians, the pain we must suffer from growing is dying to ourselves, daily. […]
Spiritual Growth is Only Possible Through Surrender During Your Troubles
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 […]