Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 1 John 2:15 NLT Life is about choices. In every stage of life, you have to make a choice. Babies make choices when they begin to recognize … Continue reading Choose God’s Benefits
The Walk
Train Yourself in Godliness
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 1 Timothy 4:7 NLT It’s amusing watching people argue over things that seem meaningless; even if they are passionate about their cause. There are those who want to engage you in a debate about something that is … Continue reading Train Yourself in Godliness
The Way to Godly Living
For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life. Proverbs 6:23 NLT We live in a world today where everyone is an expert. People are reluctant to take instruction or advice from anyone; sometimes even their own parents. There is a feeling that parents are an outdated … Continue reading The Way to Godly Living
God’s Reward Is Sure
For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10 NLT When children experience hurt because they were treated unfairly, parents choose to either comfort them or toughen them up. … Continue reading God’s Reward Is Sure
Gifted to Serve
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 NLT I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love to receive gifts. There are times in your life when you know that gifts are forth coming; then there are the unexpected … Continue reading Gifted to Serve
Work Faithfully
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 NLT The way you work tells a lot about you; it identifies your character. In … Continue reading Work Faithfully
Your One Purpose
But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NLT When you live a life of faith you will hear people say that you must fear God. This confuses many because they don’t understand why they need to be afraid of … Continue reading Your One Purpose
Walk Gently
He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead them to know the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25 GW The Apostle Paul wrote this chapter to give instruction to the young pastor, Timothy. In every walk of life, … Continue reading Walk Gently
Embrace the Opportunity
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:9-10 NLT Children naturally enjoy helping others; especially … Continue reading Embrace the Opportunity
Let Them Go!
Then the Egyptians who had come with them began to long for the good things of Egypt. This added to the discontent of the people of Israel and they wept, “Oh, for a few bites of meat! Numbers 11:4 TLB Have you ever seen children acting out and shook you head? Then you took a closer … Continue reading Let Them Go!
Victory Walk 