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 […]
If I came to you and asked you what Sin is? What would you say? Would your answer be biblical? Would your answer be in line with what God says? What would you say is Sin? 1 John 3:4 – “Who ever commits Sin transgresses also the law; for Sin is the transgression of the law.” Every person that […]
You only believe the part of the Bible that you do. No matter what anybody might say they believe, they only do what they really believe. The action that is done reveals, a persons beliefs. James 1:22-25 tells us to be doers of the word not just hearers only. What I have come to learn about myself is that […]
God is watching how you handle your money and resources. Mark 12:41-43, Jesus sat and watched what the people were putting in the offering. Many people were putting in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put two small coins, which amounted to a cent. Jesus said she put in more then all the […]
Have you ever looked for something and just could not find it? Perhaps it was your keys or watch or some important paper. Sometimes you look in the same place over and over several times. The situation can become very frustrating. When you finally find the item you were looking for, you breathe a breath of relief. You […]
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord.” Most of God’s greatest servants had to learn to wait on His timing. When we think of waiting, we often think of having to put on hold what we want immediately. Paul wanted to take the Gospel into Macedonia, but the […]
When you have been in the hot heat and been working or exercising for a while you probably will be thirsty for something to drink. If you don’t drink water or fluids over a long period of time you will get dehydrated. The bible tells us that is the way we should desire God. Thirst after Him. Psalms […]
Concerns, importance, & priorities are reflected in our behavior and by our actions. Bad choices that reflect wrong priorities is like the following illustration. Regis the game show host said, “Mike, you have not missed a answer all week on, “Who wants to be a Millionaire. You’re one of the best players we’ve ever had on the show.” […]
Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this very thing that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” If God promised to save you and prepare you for heaven why don’t you believe Him? If God has promise to conform you and me into the image of His Son, […]