Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of the years, but by obedience to the will of God. Some people mature into an understanding of God’s will more quickly than others because they obey more readily; they more readily sacrifice the life of nature to the will of God. Oswald Chambers.Matthew 5:6 AMP“Blessed [joyful, … Continue reading Maturing in Christ
Category: personal growth
Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Children play games that depend on balance. If you run a three-legged race with a partner, both partners must work together with balance and coordination to be successful. It’s fun to play these games as a child but adults need balance in their lives also. When we look at our lives, at times we can … Continue reading Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Walking With Jesus
"Only by walking with God can we hope to find the path that leads to life. That is what it means to be a disciple. After all -- aren't we 'followers of Christ'? Then by all means, let's actually follow him. Not ideas about him. Not just his principles. Him." John Eldredge.Colossians 2:6 NLTAnd now, … Continue reading Walking With Jesus
Jesus Christ: Change Agent
Henry Drummond said, “Will power does not change men. Time does not change men. Christ does.” That fact remains the same. When Jesus walked the earth, He changed lives; today when individuals enter a relationship with Jesus, change follows. One day, Jesus was going through Jericho and a man there, Zaccheaus, wanted to see Him. … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Change Agent
It’s Time for Change!
As we look around us, we must admit that that our experiences are not what we desire. Children killing parents and parents killing children; we are losing our daughters in large numbers because men, young and old have no value for their lives. We are seeing people in need of help denied services because the … Continue reading It’s Time for Change!
God’s No Changed his Story!
spirits caused by loss of hope or courage. Sometimes the most unlikely people experience this feeling of despondency. What can hap[pen in a life to generate that feeling? Well Elijah had an experience that left him feeling despondent. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah exposed the false prophets of Baal. Elijah challenged the false prophets of … Continue reading God’s No Changed his Story!
Your Good Deeds Honors God
"Do all the good you can, for all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as long as you can" John Wesley. Matthew 5:16 AMP Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in … Continue reading Your Good Deeds Honors God
Choosing Friendship and Integrity
Have you ever seen a son that reminds you of his father? We are inclined to say. “Like father, like son.” Sometimes it’s true and sometimes it’s the opposite, father and son are completely different. With Saul and his son, Jonathan, the latter is true; they were different. King Saul faced a dilemma; God rejected … Continue reading Choosing Friendship and Integrity
Living Like a Pharisee
There are people who tell others that they stand for truth and what is right. However, when you take a closer look at their lifestyle, what they say and how they behave don’t line up. Their actions and their beliefs contradict each other. Jesus encountered individuals like that when He walked the earth; they were … Continue reading Living Like a Pharisee
A Tale of Two Men: Pride and Humility
Two people can enter an arena, face the same situation with the same skillset, and have different responses. One can feel confident that he can have a successful outcome while the other can feel defeated just looking at the circumstances. Jesus told a parable about two men who entered the temple to pray. One man … Continue reading A Tale of Two Men: Pride and Humility
Victory Walk 