Psychologists tell us that it’s human nature to want to fit in and belong. And I believe to a certain extent, they are correct. When children are at play, they want to belong to groups with children they admire. Often, they accept ill treatment and bullying just to remain in that group. Now we would … Continue reading Stand Out: Resist the Desire to Fit In!
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Why Choose Disobedience?
“Disobeying God is the same as telling Him to hold back all of the blessings that come with obedience, and bring on all the punishments that come with disobedience. That is not only stupidity, it's insanity.” – Joy Dawson. Deuteronomy 11:28 NLT But you will be cursed if you reject the commands of the Lord your God … Continue reading Why Choose Disobedience?
Living and Walking in God’s Light
The dictionary defines community as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. For the child of God, it goes deeper than that. The price of membership was paid with the blood of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:7 AMP tells us, “but if we [really] walk in … Continue reading Living and Walking in God’s Light
The Danger of Disobedience!
"It is time for us Christians to face up to our responsibility for holiness. Too often we say we are “defeated” by this or that sin. No, we are not defeated; we are simply disobedient. It might be well if we stopped using the terms “victory” and “defeat” to describe our progress in holiness. Rather … Continue reading The Danger of Disobedience!
The Danger of Carnal Living
"The carnal person fears man, not God. The strong Christian fears God, not man. The weak Christian fears man too much, and God too little." John Flavel.Romans 12:1-2 NLTAnd so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be … Continue reading The Danger of Carnal Living
The Destructive Power of Evil Behavior
What do you do when your children are out of control? Most of us try our best to put them on the right path. What do you do when your children are abusing their office in the house of God and engaging in evil behavior? Well Eli, had that same problem. Eli, it appears, was … Continue reading The Destructive Power of Evil Behavior
Show Your Gratitude, Revisited
As we approach Thanksgiving, our minds tend to revolve around the menu, the guests, and many other things. And, if we are not careful, we would not remember to express our gratitude to God for His goodness in our lives. Melody Beattie said: "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates … Continue reading Show Your Gratitude, Revisited
Always Acknowledge and Remember
What happens when people forget their history? They are prone to repeat some negative experiences. However, if there is strong leadership to remind the people of where they are and how they got there, there might be hope for the future. What if there is no leader to stand in the gap? The Book of … Continue reading Always Acknowledge and Remember
An Unusual Encounter
There are many people who believe that they have no need to repent. They believe that their commitment to their religious beliefs put them in right standing with God. There was a man, Saul of Tarsus, who believed that his actions placed him in right standing with God. Saul of Tarsus was a deeply religious … Continue reading An Unusual Encounter
Life After Failure
When failure comes to mind, we always think of people just starting out like John Mark. But failure can happen to anyone irrespective of their level of experience or influence. F. Scott Fitzgerald said, ‘Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.’ It’s important to note that not every failure speaks the end of … Continue reading Life After Failure
Victory Walk 