I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. Philippians 1:9-10 NLT Every church has at least one individual who … Continue reading Investing Through Prayer
Category: Christian Living
Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2 AMP. There are people who claim that they had a life changing experience. So the people around them look for evidence of change and see nothing. They behave the same way; they say the … Continue reading Grace and Peace
Driven by Passion
Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. Acts 6:8 NLT It’s sometimes difficult to tell how an experience will impact your life. You enter the experience with anxiety because you have no idea how things will turn out in the end. Then you are pleasantly … Continue reading Driven by Passion
God’s Call Brings Change
While they were worshiping as priests before the Lord in prayer and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “I have called Barnabas and Saul to do an important work for me. Now, release them to go and fulfill it.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid hands on them and sent them off. Acts 13:2-3 TPT In these … Continue reading God’s Call Brings Change
Obey Without Delay
The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” Jonah 1:1-2 NLT When your children are very small, they are always eager to do things around the house. If you are making the … Continue reading Obey Without Delay
Called by God
The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 NLT It’s always amazing when children do exceptional things: children with above average natural abilities. Their abilities allow them to achieve mastery … Continue reading Called by God
Think Carefully
So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 TPT In every life, there are precious items. Things that are valuable require special protection. So you don't have to … Continue reading Think Carefully
Empowered by Grace
But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].” James 4:6 … Continue reading Empowered by Grace
Pursue Peace
So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. Romans 14:19 AMP Peace! What is peace? The dictionary has a variety of definitions for peace. If you are in emotional turmoil then peace is freedom from disquieting or … Continue reading Pursue Peace
Revenge Belongs to God
Don’t take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God’s anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, “I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 GW Just about everyone has a story about a time in their life when they were treated unfairly; it’s never easy. … Continue reading Revenge Belongs to God
