Study the Word
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 […]
How Do You Handle Difficult People? Jesus Has A Better Way
2 Timothy 2:23-26 NLTAgain I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
With New Found Faith In Jesus, Your Life Will Change
1 Peter 4:3-5 NLTYou have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy—their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols. Of course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they […]
The Challenges That We Face Will Always Involve People. The Way We Look At others Will Determine The Solution!
Ephesians 5:8-10 NLTFor once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Being a Christian brings many challenges. But the most significant challenges come […]
There Is A Source Of Information That Should Direct Your Heart In Every Way, Are You Connected To It?
Psalm 119:2 NLTJoyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. If there is one chapter in the Bible for me that brings me great joy, and along with great conviction at the same time, it would be Psalm 119. “Joyful are those who obey the laws and search […]
Being A Christian Is Not Going To Produce An Easy Life, But It Will Produce An Eternally Rewarded Life
John 16:4 NLTYes, I’m telling you these things now, so that when they happen, you will remember my warning. I didn’t tell you earlier because I was going to be with you for a while longer. When we start to make a serious study of the Word of God, we should begin to conclude that […]
There Is Only One Example Worth Following: Jesus Christ
John 13:15 NLTI have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. Jesus was the perfect human being. He lived with no sin. And His life is “the” example for us to model our lives after. Here are some things to consider about the example of Jesus: 1. He prayed […]
There Is Truth, The Question Is Are You Dialed Into The Real Truth
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. “Be on guard.” Unless your mind is fixed on the truth, you will fall for anything. For a Christian, the only place where we will find the truth is in the Bible. If we are […]