Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinFORGIVE BECAUSE YOU’RE FORGIVEN“Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 (NLT) When someone hurts you deeply, forgiveness probably isn’t your natural response. Instead, you may want to hold on to the hurt and to bitterness toward the person who caused you pain. But God calls you to forgive, to let go […]
A REFLECTION OF CHRIST
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinA REFLECTION OF CHRIST Genesis 43:33–34 Joseph’s life offers us a magnificent portrayal of the grace of God as He came to our rescue in the Person of His Son, Jesus. So many come to Him, like Joseph’s guilty brothers, feeling the distance and fearing the worst from God, only to have Him […]
THE LEGACY OF LEARNING, (2)
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinTHE LEGACY OF LEARNING, (2) 2 Peter 1:5–8 Ignorance is not bliss. On the contrary, it is the breeding ground for fear, prejudice, and superstition, to name just a few. Knowledge is critical. The young nation of America saw the need for being knowledgeable . . . for perpetuating an educated, well-trained body […]
THE LEGACY OF LEARNING, (1)
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinTHE LEGACY OF LEARNING, (1) Daniel 1:17–20; 2:19–23 Slice it any way you wish, ignorance is not bliss. Dress it in whatever garb you please, ignorance is not attractive. Neither is it the mark of humility nor the path to spirituality. It certainly is not the companion of wisdom. On the contrary, it is the breeding ground for fear, […]
GOD DOESN’T CALL THE QUALIFIED, HE QUALIFIES THE CALLED
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinGOD DOESN’T CALL THE QUALIFIED, HE QUALIFIES THE CALLED 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 And aI was with you bin weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of cthe Spirit and of power, 1 Corinthians 2:3-4 God Equips His People for His Work You […]
THE FINAL WORD
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinTHE FINAL WORD John 4:50-51 Today’s Scripture: Then Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. John 4:50–51, NLT […]
TAKING A STANCE ON SANCTITY
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinTAKING A STANCE ON SANCTITY Acts 18:9-10 “One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.” Acts 18:9 (NIV) Here are three issues related to sanctity that Christians today need to stand up for. 1. The sanctity of life: God has a purpose for […]
TWO THINGS YOU NEED FOR UNCOMMON COURAGE
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinTWO THINGS YOU NEED FOR UNCOMMON COURAGE “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” Hebrews 10:35 (NIV) 1) You need to accept God’s Word as your authority. It’s the only source of truth. To be a man or woman of courage, you need to build your life on the rock […]
LOVING THE STRANGER
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinLOVING THE STRANGER Leviticus 19:33–37 Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. Leviticus 19:34 When I moved to a new country, one of my first experiences left me feeling unwelcome. After finding a seat in the little church where my husband was preaching that day, a gruff older gentleman startled me when he […]
ON’T LET YOUR FEELINGS CONTROL YOU
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinDON’T LET YOUR FEELINGS CONTROL YOU Proverbs 4:20-27 ‘Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips..’ Proverbs 4:23 CEV When it comes to everyday living, you can walk according to the unchanging principles of God’s Word or by your constantly […]