"Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ, I have been defeated; … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Our Source of Victory
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Victory over Fear and Anxiety
A simple approach to problem solving is to define the problem, identify possible solutions, choose one, put it into action, and evaluate the results. Too often, as people of faith, we recognize the problem and the solution but fail to follow through with implementation. As a result, many people continue to live with anxiety and … Continue reading Victory over Fear and Anxiety
The Problem with Anxiety
“God doesn’t want us to be consumed with worry and anxiety . . . Instead, He wants us to turn our worries over to Him, and to trust Him for the future.” Billy Graham.Matthew 6:31-32 NLT“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These … Continue reading The Problem with Anxiety
Anxiety! The Thief of Peace!
Anxiety is not a word that brings joy to life. Life’s uncertainties often create anxiety because what we cannot control tends to make us uneasy. The dictionary defines anxiety as apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated misfortune. We believe that things would not work out the way we would like and … Continue reading Anxiety! The Thief of Peace!
Living the Godly Lifestyle
“How can we turn our knowledge about God into knowledge of God? The rule for doing this is simple but demanding. It is that we turn each Truth that we learn about God into matter for meditation before God, leading to prayer and praise to God.” J.I. Packer. Romans 12:1-2 NLT And so, dear brothers … Continue reading Living the Godly Lifestyle
Knowing God Brings Change
It should be the desire of everyone on planet earth to know God. J. I Packer states: “There's a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and contentment in Him.” In other words, our lifestyle reflects our relationship with … Continue reading Knowing God Brings Change
Living Without Knowledge of God
"Interest in theology and the capacity to talk well on Christian themes, is not at all the same thing as knowing God." J.I. Packer Titus 1:15-16 NLT Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Such people … Continue reading Living Without Knowledge of God
Knowing God or Knowing About God
People today claim to know God. Gallup polling shows that 74% to 81% of American adults say they believe in God. However, only 42% believe in what Gallup describes as the “Bible’s God”—the God who hears prayer and actively intervenes in people’s lives. Why is there such a big gap? Some people truly know God … Continue reading Knowing God or Knowing About God
The Message of Reconciliation
“God’s plan for enlarging his kingdom is so simple — one person telling another about the Savior. Yet we’re busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone’s eternal destiny is at stake. The joy you’ll have when you meet that person in heaven will far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.” Charles Stanley. Philemon … Continue reading The Message of Reconciliation
Be a Bridge: Serve Others!
“God wants to use you right where you are. Every day you probably come in contact with people who will never enter a church, or talk with a pastor, or open a Bible—and God wants to use you to point them to Christ. You may be the ‘bridge’ God would use to bring them to … Continue reading Be a Bridge: Serve Others!
Victory Walk 