The letters i.e. is Latin meaning – that is. This weeks subject is about the word Blessed. The scriptures definition of the word blessed is much different from the way we use it. Blessed is the person that keeps or does the things written in the bible. Revelation 1:3, “Blessed is he that Reads and they that […]
When it comes to suffering in this world as a Christian. Don’t expect many people to relate to what your experiencing. When you are trying to be fair and everyone else is being dishonest. When you are trying to be kind and they are being cruel. When you are trying to love, they hate and dislike certain people. When […]
If we honor God we will be blessed. So how do you honor God? Remember the words of Thomas Macaulay that said, “The measure of a man’s character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.” Read St. John the 5th chapter starting at verse nineteen and read to verse twenty four. Jesus […]
The word Hell comes from the Greek, “Gehenna.” Gehenna originally referred to the valley of Hinnom, which is south of Jerusalem. It is where the city’s trash and dead animals were dumped and burned. It became a symbol of the place of future punishment. Most people never think about what happens after they die. Jesus spoke more about hell […]
What is Love? Love defined by the dictionary means strong affections towards another, it is unselfish loyalty and a high concern for another. Scripture says Love is to obey God and keep his commands. St. John 14:15 ,”If you love me, keep my commandments.” To do what God wants is to demonstrate you love Him. The lord’s commands […]
Do you feel it to be a privilege to do what God ask you to do? Do you think it’s a wonderful advantage or favor to do what God commands us to do? No, well I am not surprised because most of the world does not feel it to be a privilege to obey God. Most people do […]
A father took his son to his first Major League baseball game when he was four. The game was delayed, so they spent their time talking and eating everything the concession stand had to offer: hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, pizza, soda, peanuts, ice cream and cotton candy. About a year later, the father asked his son if he’d like […]
In the wake of the 9-11 twin towers collapse, we as saints should always look for good instead of the bad. Looking for good things no matter how bad it gets is always a wonderful practice. Now would you go to your trash can or dumpster after gathering all the trash in your home and […]
Many people are immersed in church activities, but have never personally received Christ’s forgiveness and leadership. They have intellectually believed in Christ, but have not moved on to receive Him as their Lord and Saviour. A spiritual equation that spells out what it means to become a Christian is found in St. John 1:12. The […]
Does your convictions line up with God’s view of things. Is what you think and believe in line with God’s ways? A Conviction is defined to be a strong belief that reflect your values, commitments, and motivations. What you believe and do are your convictions. Any person without convictions will be at the mercy of circumstance. If you don’t […]