Many Christians think they have the right to judge others and even avenge themselves for the problems or hurts they've suffered. But God says that He alone has the authority to judge, and that He WILL repay those who hurt us. When we become Christians, we are filled with God's Spirit, and we want to … Continue reading Blessing Our Enemies!
When We Don’t See Our Answer
As Christians, we often pray for specific answers to our problems. We forget that God sees the big picture and may have a better solution, so we wait for what we want and miss what God wants for us. And when our answers don't come, we get discouraged, feel we didn't get the victory, and … Continue reading When We Don’t See Our Answer
Joy Will Get us Through!
Without hope, this world will crush us with despair, sorrow, and fear. But with Jesus, we can overcome it by focusing on Him and living in the joy of our salvation, always looking forward to all He's prepared for us. Jesus said we'd have problems (John 16:33), but that He'll bring us through them all … Continue reading Joy Will Get us Through!
Teaching Our Children!
Many parents won't impose a religious belief on their children; they leave it to them to decide what they want. As Christian parents, God MADE it our responsibility to teach our children the Bible so they'll know about Jesus and His love for them, and commit to Him when they are old enough to accept … Continue reading Teaching Our Children!
Scream and Shout!
Some Christians think it's okay to scream and shout to scare the devil out, but the Bible NEVER tells us to talk to Satan. Jesus said to follow Him! When He was tempted in the wilderness, Jesus didn't scream at the devil or call him names; He spoke the Word and the devil fled. This … Continue reading Scream and Shout!
Peace and Confidence
Many of us forget that as Christians, we don't belong to this world. Our purpose isn't to please it or to seek wealth and fame, but to do God's will and win souls for Christ while there's still time. We must begin every day with Jesus so that HIS will is in the foreground of … Continue reading Peace and Confidence
The Real Christian
Many people say the sinner's prayer and think they're Christians. But they fail to read their Bibles, refuse to acknowledge the sin in their lives, and don't know Jesus because they aren't filled with His Holy Spirit. But a real Christian says the sinner's prayer from their heart and repents of their sin, allowing God … Continue reading The Real Christian
The Fear of God!
The fear of the Lord isn't walking on ice, worried that God will zap us dead if we upset Him. It's having complete reverence and respect for Him as the Almighty God and Creator who has no beginning or end, who is our Righteous Judge, Savior, and Lord over all. He's Omniscient (knows everything), Omnipresent … Continue reading The Fear of God!
Lasting Impressions!
The first impression others have of us is often a lasting one. Our words, actions, and even appearance reflect who we are, and as Christians, we want them to radiate Jesus in us. We are His Light in this dark world, and we want people to see that Light more than they see us. Regardless … Continue reading Lasting Impressions!
Love That Goes Beyond!
Loving our families is easy. Loving those who cause us problems, who mock us, or go out of their way to hurt us is a different story. But as Christians, Jesus told us to love those who come against us because true love goes beyond our emotions. Jesus loved us and died a barbaric death … Continue reading Love That Goes Beyond!
Sometimes the Answer is No
God tells us to bring all of our cares to Him in prayer (Philippians 4:6). In 1 Peter 3:12, we read that God hears the prayers of the righteous, and Mark 11:24 says that whatever we ask God in prayer, believing, we shall receive. Yet sometimes, it seems as if our prayers go unheard because … Continue reading Sometimes the Answer is No
Easing Pain with Hope!
The death of a loved one can be heart-wrenching. We cry out to God, but the pain only escalates because we can't understand why. But God knows why. He sees the big picture and knows what lies ahead, and will take some of His children Home early for their protection. We are left to grieve, … Continue reading Easing Pain with Hope!
Qualifications for Heaven
Many think they're Christians because they go to church, yet they don't know God. Others feel justified because they pray, yet many religions pray. Many feel qualified because they reverence Mary, or speak prophecies, cast out devils, and appear to heal the sick. But Jesus will say to all of them, "Depart from me; I … Continue reading Qualifications for Heaven
The Onus is on Us!
Gifts must be accepted to be appreciated. If I were to offer you financial help in your time of need, you'd likely ignore or refuse my gift because you don't know me. But if you knew me, you'd believe me and accept it. Many Christians treat the Lord like this. They don't know Him personally … Continue reading The Onus is on Us!
Prepared for Victory!
Many give in to the world's voice of defeat and surrender. But when we know Jesus and read the Bible, we learn of the victory Jesus gave us through His death and resurrection. His Spirit fills us with His love, and our faith and hope are in Him, not the world. The joy we have … Continue reading Prepared for Victory!
Relationship First!
It's not easy putting our trust in someone we don't know, but it's easy when we know them personally and have a relationship with them. Likewise, for Christians, we can't have faith in Jesus when all we know is that He died on the cross for our sins. Even the world has heard that story. … Continue reading Relationship First!
Our Lifeline!
Prayer is an essential part of being a Christian because it's our lifeline to God! This is how we talk to Him, tell Him our problems, wait on Him for our answers, and rejoice with Him for our victories. And the Lord speaks to us through the Scriptures, builds us up, gives us wisdom and … Continue reading Our Lifeline!
What is a Christian?
Christian means "follower of Christ." When we realize that we're a sinner doomed for hell, and accept Jesus as God's Son who came to earth to die for our sins and give us eternal life, we become a Christian. We are a new person in Jesus, and have a relationship with Him. He becomes our … Continue reading What is a Christian?
What Stands Forever?
This world is falling further from God and deeper into darkness. Laws are changed to fit the modern attitude, and false church doctrines make it easier to be a "Christian" without changing a sinful lifestyle. But deception kills—it doesn't save souls! Real Christians follow Jesus and obey His Word because what God says is sin … Continue reading What Stands Forever?
Cheer Up!
The monster we face may seem overwhelming, but cheer up, we have God on our side! Jesus said to give Him our problems, and He will take care of us. We are not alone in our battles because Jesus told us to trust Him, and HE will fight our battles for us. He hears and … Continue reading Cheer Up!
Smile, God Loves You! 