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
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Choose to Obey
God places a high priority on obedience. God expects us to obey. There are blessings when we obey and consequences when we do things our way. We all have a choice to make, Are you going to obey God? Acts 5:29 AMP Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men … Continue reading Choose to Obey
Simply Obey
One quality that parents desire in their children is that of obedience. The dictionary tells us that obedience is doing, or willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority. So, parents require obedience in their children. However, when we observe parents and children, the roles have been reversed and … Continue reading Simply Obey
Knowing God Brings Change!
One major difference between children and adults is that adults have experiences that will help to navigate the new. When God called Samuel, he had not point of reference. He knew that the only person who was within proximity was Eli, so it must have been Eli. David, on the other hand, had a different … Continue reading Knowing God Brings Change!
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
Lifestyle of Repentance
Repentance is not something we do once in a lifetime, but it is a daily requirement if we want to remain in good fellowship with God. We sin against God in our thoughts, with our words and by our actions. If we don’t believe that repentance is necessary, John 1:8 NLT provides the answer: If … Continue reading Lifestyle of Repentance
The Message of Repentance
A few weeks ago, we were reading Luke chapter 1 where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. In her old age, God remembered Elizabeth and she had a son, and his name was John. John, the disciple, spoke about John, Elizabeth’s son this way: “God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light … Continue reading The Message of Repentance
Quit Worrying!
All of us at some time or another have resorted to worry and become anxious. The experts tell us that occasional anxiety is normal. But what about those who are always worrying and live a lifestyle of being continually anxious? The medical community has identified a variety of disorders that are a direct result of … Continue reading Quit Worrying!
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
Victory Walk 