Nowadays, it appears that lies are more believable than truth. Titus Livy said, “Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.” As people of faith, we should desire truth. Psalm 119:29 NLT Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. Proverbs 30:8 AMP Keep deception and lies far from me;Give me … Continue reading Truth!
Category: word of God
Flowing from our Hearts
The heart is the seat of our emotions. What can we do to honor God? Pay attention to our hearts. Deuteronomy 6:5 AMP You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being]. Proverbs 4:23 AMP Watch over your heart with all diligence,For … Continue reading Flowing from our Hearts
That’s Who He Is!
Who are You? That is the question man wants answered. They don’t know and cannot understand who God is. He is the unchanging God; He is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last. John 1:1 AMP In the beginning [before all-time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the … Continue reading That’s Who He Is!
True to His Word
The dictionary defines faithfulness as the fact or quality of being true to one’s word or commitments. Doesn’t that remind you of our Heavenly Father? Numbers 19:23 NLT says, God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed … Continue reading True to His Word
You Can Trust God!
What does it mean to trust God? Many of us have difficulty putting our answer into words; when we investigate the Psalms, the Psalmist did not have difficulty articulating why he trusted God. What can you learn from him? Psalm 9:10 AMP And those who know Your name [who have experienced Your precious mercy] will … Continue reading You Can Trust God!
Salvation through Grace
There are connections that make a difference in our lives. But, there is no connection that can make the difference Jesus makes in our lives. John 3:16 AMP “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] the wayonly begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. John … Continue reading Salvation through Grace
Loving God: Loving Others
We are all involved in relationships; that is the way God made us. God has shown us in His word how to form relationships with others. Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.Then you will find favor with both God … Continue reading Loving God: Loving Others
Immature Faith
There are times in life where understanding God’s word has nothing to do with age. Chronological age does not mean maturity in the things of God. There are adults who are immature when it comes to understanding God and his word. Isaiah 28:9 NLT“Who does the Lord think we are?” they ask. “Why does he speak to us … Continue reading Immature Faith
The Power in Change
New beginnings come with a price; there must be change. We do not always like change because we enjoy the comfort of familiarity. We are comfortable with the way things are. Let us, in this new year, recognize that there is power in change. Jeremiah 33:3 AMP ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, … Continue reading The Power in Change
Meditate on God’s Faithfulness
One of God’s attributes is faithfulness; it is who He is. God does not pretend to be loyal and faithful then betray you. We do that to each other. I pray as we meditate on God’s faithfulness, we would grow to become more like He is. Deuteronomy 7:9 AMP Therefore know [without any doubt] and understand that … Continue reading Meditate on God’s Faithfulness