Peace is being taken from the earth, and chaos and corruption have become the norm, causing many to fear. But Christians aren't afraid because God is with us! HIS Spirit in us gives us peace, hope, and direction through our personal problems and evil surroundings. Jesus watches over us and cares for us as we … Continue reading Faith Overcomes Fear!
The Gift of Envy!
Many Christians wish they had the faith of their mentors. They hear of miracles and blessings and crave that kind of faith but don't know how to get it, so they survive each day on the gift of envy. God gave each of us the gift of life through the death and resurrection of His … Continue reading The Gift of Envy!
When To Worry!
Every new day is a blessing from God. And today—this day—is the ONLY day we have; we can't turn back, and tomorrow isn't here. Yet many of us will miss what God's given us today, choosing to worry about what may come tomorrow. We would be more productive AND blessed if we gave God our … Continue reading When To Worry!
Doing Good Works!
Believing in Jesus is the beginning of our Christian walk; He has work for us to do. Jesus is our Savior AND our Lord, and He told us to preach the gospel, feed the hungry, help the poor, and cater to the sick—these are all works for the Lord! We do them in faith, knowing … Continue reading Doing Good Works!
Be Confident!
Many Christians get discouraged when they pray for the salvation of loved ones and don't see any hope of it happening. But we can't see into their hearts—only God can! This world's god, Satan, doesn't want to let them go, so there's a battle going on, but God's Word is powerful and breaks his evil … Continue reading Be Confident!
Loving Me, Loving You!
Jesus gave us two commandments that fulfill the law of the Ten Commandments. The first is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength; the second is to love our neighbor as ourselves. He also told us to love our brothers and sisters as He loves us, which is … Continue reading Loving Me, Loving You!
From Gloom to Hope!
Most people of this world are heading into God's judgment because they've chosen to serve their unquenchable desire for sin rather than God. Others don't accept the changes but feel defeated and alone as they face a gloomy future. But we who know and love Jesus as our Lord and Savior are hopeful because He … Continue reading From Gloom to Hope!
Defeat and Victory!
Difficult things take time to work out; the impossible takes faith! When we know Jesus as our Savior, we know He's the One who defeated the devil at the cross and whose power and wisdom are infinite. He is the Almighty God, and when our faith is in Him, NOTHING will be impossible for us … Continue reading Defeat and Victory!
An Awesome God!
Most have drifted from the God of Heaven. Many live for money, pleasure, power, or fame; others worship celebrities, the rich, and the famous. The god of this world traps them in these deceptions to keep them from knowing Jesus, the Son of the ONLY true God, who gave His life for theirs so they … Continue reading An Awesome God!
A Measure of Faith!
Christian faith is not a magical formula and cannot be bought. It's trusting God because we know Jesus as our Savior. No one can believe in God without faith, but when we hear someone speak God's Word telling us about Jesus, God touches our hearts and gives us a measure of faith to believe and … Continue reading A Measure of Faith!
Ask Dad!
Children often ask their dads for things. He may give them exactly what they ask or something He knows is better for them; he may even say no. Our Heavenly Father hears AND answers our prayers and, like our earthly father, will only give us what's best for us. As we study the Bible and … Continue reading Ask Dad!
Peace in Prayer!
Jesus told us to give our problems to Him, so many pray repeatedly, anxiously waiting for an answer. And Jesus hears our requests the first time, but when we don't have faith in Him to do what He promised, we keep asking. To have faith in the Lord, we must know Him, so we study … Continue reading Peace in Prayer!
Who’s the Boss?
Sometimes, the answers to our prayers don't make sense. We told God our issue and explained what we needed and how to do it, but what we got was very different. We must remember that Almighty God is our Lord—the boss whom WE serve; we have NO authority to tell HIM what or how to … Continue reading Who’s the Boss?
Our Guiding Light!
With a lamp, we can see in the dark. Without it, we stumble and fall. As Christians in this dark world, God gave us His Spirit as our lamp, who leads and guides us in the darkness. But a lamp needs oil, so we must study the Bible daily to know His Truth and keep … Continue reading Our Guiding Light!
When God is on the Scene!
God said we're to give our problems to Him (1 Peter 5:6-7) because He fights our battles for us (Exodus 14:14). Jesus said to ask, and it will be given, seek, and we will find; knock, and it will be opened to us (Matthew 7:7). He also said that whatever we ask in prayer with … Continue reading When God is on the Scene!
Love Redeems!
Love is not a physical attraction. It cannot be bought and does not end. True love is a heartfelt devotion willing to die for the one it desires. This is the love that God has for us. He created us in love, and when sin corrupted us, He came to earth as a man and … Continue reading Love Redeems!
Be the Light!
Jesus is the Light of the world! When He returned to Heaven, He gave His Spirit—His Light—to all who love and follow Him. He shines through us, guiding our paths as we share God's love and salvation with those who don't know Jesus! As we shine, our words, deeds, and actions draw people to us, … Continue reading Be the Light!
Open Arms!
Applying for anything in this world is hard because of the strenuous conditions. But God's love for each one of us is unconditional, and He wants to fellowship with us. Sadly, we have all sinned and can't come into His presence because He is Holy, so Jesus came, died on the cross to pardon our … Continue reading Open Arms!
Who Do You Serve?
As Christians who love Jesus, we don't participate in Halloween! This is a pagan religious celebration, originating 2000 years ago at the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, and continues today, glorifying Satan, its god. The Celts would dress in costumes, worship the dead whose evil ghosts they believed came back to life on this night, … Continue reading Who Do You Serve?
Technology: the new God!
Technology is a god to many. It's convenient, gives instant access to almost anything, and wealth and power to those who worship it. Most don't realize this is Satan's plan to keep us from seeking God, but we who know Jesus and read the Bible daily see the Truth. God hears and answers our prayers … Continue reading Technology: the new God!