Submission
Are You Giving All That You’ve Got? Or Are You Holding Back?
Mark 12:43-44 NLTJesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” Are we giving […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let The Lord Have All Of You; He Sees Everything Anyways
Psalm 139:23-24 NLTSearch me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. For a Christian, the verses above are an essential heart posture. Over the past couple of years, I have committed to […]
When We Feel Like We Have Come To The End Of Ourselves, Praise God Because Now Is The Time For Him To Show Up
Philippians 1:11 NLTMay you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ— for this will bring much glory and praise to God. WOW… The definitive nature of the Word of God is fascinating to me. “Always,” “Never stop,” “in all circumstances” in the following example. […]
What Is Your Mission? It Should Be To Hear These Sweet Words When It Is All Over…
Matthew 25:21 NLT“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’ Do you have a personal mission statement? Our Pastor, several months back, spent a weekend preaching on the […]
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 […]
You Know You Know The Word Of God When You Live The Word Of God
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.” I read some verses that bring joy to my heart and strike fear in my heart at the same time. This is one of those verses. There is no doubt in […]
God Gives Us The Choice To Obey But With Conditions, If We Obey, We Will Be Blessed, If We Disobey, We Will Be Cursed
Deuteronomy 11:18-22 NLT“So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting […]
It Is Important To Do Something With What You Have Before You Start Arguing About What You Think Is Being Taken From You
Romans 13:1-2 NLTEveryone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. In light of the Coronavirus and the stay in place orders, […]
Merry Christmas!! It’s Time To Press In To Our Faith In Jesus Christ!
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I love Christmas; it is the time that we, as Christians, celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is the one day that the world […]
Let Your Life Stand As A Changed Life To Those Around You. A Changed Life Will Change Lives.
Luke 8:19-21 NLTThen Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn’t get to him because of the crowd. Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to see you.” Jesus replied, “My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God’s word and obey it.” […]