“As the foundation of faith is being undermined and the walls of truth broken down, God is calling all His children to refocus on the essentials.” - Taj Pacleb Romans 12:2 NLT Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you … Continue reading Renewal of the Mind
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Christ: Our Good Shepherd!
It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly. W. Phillip Keller John 10:11 AMP I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His [own] life for the sheep. 1 Peter 2:9 NLT But you are not like that, … Continue reading Christ: Our Good Shepherd!
Just Trust God
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” Corrie Ten BoomPsalm 118:8 NKJVIt is better to trust in the LordThan to put confidence in man.Psalm 112:7 NLTThey do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.Psalm 46:10 NLT“Be still, and know that I am God! I … Continue reading Just Trust God
Where is the Love?
The biggest disease today is not leprosy or cancer or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling or being unwanted, uncared for, deserted by everybody. The greatest evil is the lack of love and charity, the terrible indifference towards one's neighbor who lives at the roadside, the victim of exploitation, corruption, poverty, and disease. - Mother Teresa.1 … Continue reading Where is the Love?
Genuine Love: Change Agent
We live in a world today where we celebrate division. Before, we focused on what united us; today the focus is what divides us. Sadly, this ideology has made its way into our communities of worship where we identify with division. But as people of faith, are we supposed to copy the behavior of the … Continue reading Genuine Love: Change Agent
The Power of God’s Promises
“Every promise of Scripture is a writing of God, which may be pleaded before Him with this reasonable request, ‘Do as Thou hast said.’ The Heavenly Father will not break His Word to His own child.” Charles H. Spurgeon.2 Corinthians 1:20 NLTFor all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” … Continue reading The Power of God’s Promises
Kindness! Show it Now!
I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. – Stephen Grellet. 1 John 3:17 NLT If someone … Continue reading Kindness! Show it Now!
Commit to Faithfulness
Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going. - Charles Stanley.1 Corinthians 4:2 NLTNow, a person who is put … Continue reading Commit to Faithfulness
Imitate God: Develop Faithfulness
Children often imitate the qualities of their parents. If the parents are polite and helpful, then it’s possible to see those qualities in the offspring. The reverse is true if parents spend their time cussing at everyone including their children, then it’s highly likely that their children will do likewise. When you walk with God, … Continue reading Imitate God: Develop Faithfulness
True Disciples Walk in Love
We live in a world today where the line is blurred between those who walk by faith in the Lord and those who use our faith to their own advantage and hurt our testimony and cause others to look at us with disdain. As in every group, there is something that identifies one group from … Continue reading True Disciples Walk in Love