Kingdom Culture

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.  1 Peter 3:8 NLT Every organization has a code of behavior. There was a time when companies cared little about the way their employees interacted with their customers, … Continue reading Kingdom Culture

Divided Loyalty

“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon [money, possessions, fame, status, or whatever is valued more than the Lord]. Matthew 6:24 AMP Have you ever seen a movie … Continue reading Divided Loyalty

Choose God’s Benefits

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.  1 John 2:15 NLT Life is about choices. In every stage of life, you have to make a choice. Babies make choices when they begin to recognize … Continue reading Choose God’s Benefits

Train Yourself in Godliness

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 1 Timothy 4:7 NLT It’s amusing watching people argue over things that seem meaningless; even if they are passionate about their cause. There are those who want to engage you in a debate about something that is … Continue reading Train Yourself in Godliness

The Way to Godly Living

For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life. Proverbs 6:23 NLT We live in a world today where everyone is an expert. People are reluctant to take instruction or advice from anyone; sometimes even their own parents. There is a feeling that parents are an outdated … Continue reading The Way to Godly Living

God’s Reward Is Sure

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10 NLT When children experience hurt because they were treated unfairly, parents choose to either comfort them or toughen them up. … Continue reading God’s Reward Is Sure

Gifted to Serve

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 NLT I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love to receive gifts. There are times in your life when you know that gifts are forth coming; then there are the unexpected … Continue reading Gifted to Serve

Work Faithfully

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.  Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 NLT The way you work tells a lot about you; it identifies your character. In … Continue reading Work Faithfully

Your One Purpose

 But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NLT When you live a life of faith you will hear people say that you must fear God. This confuses many because they don’t understand why they need to be afraid of … Continue reading Your One Purpose