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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does Your Communication Build Others Up? Or Does It Tear Others Down?
Proverbs 13:3 NLTThose who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. Have you ever regretted something that you said to someone? Or have you ever had to walk back comments that came out in the heat of an argument? James 1:19 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: […]
Don’t Blow Your Top; it Will Not Get You The Result You Seek
Proverbs 19:11 NLTSensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Anger is a very damaging emotion. James 1:19-20 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. When do we […]
Does Your Life Reflect The Greatest Love To Those Around You? If Not, It Could Be What You Are Taking In
John 15:13 NLTThere is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. There is not one single verse that produces more tears in my eyes than this one. I find it interesting that God has put this verse on my heart today to write about and ponder, especially being Memorial Day […]
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 […]
Our Greatest Spiritual Growth Will Come From Our Challenges With Others
Hebrews 10:24-25 NLTLet us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. As a Christian, living in other people’s presence is an […]
Are You Ready To Give Your Account?
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. On occasion, there are verses that, for some reason, I can’t shake. These verses pop off the […]
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 […]
When We Focus Our Minds On What Is True, The Results Will Be Devine
2 Timothy 2:22-26 NLTRun from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must […]