Christianity is more than accepting Jesus as our Savior; it's also following Him as our Lord! Jesus said in John 14:15, "If you love Me, keep My commandments." And in 1 John 4:1, "He who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." We don't believe something because we see it; we see something because we believe it! We must … Continue reading Believing is Seeing!
Proverbs 3:5-6
When the Going Gets Tough
When the going gets tough, the tough in Christ get going. Not by our own strength, wisdom, or direction, but by HIS! Paul quoted the Lord in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." He tells us in Ephesians 6:10, "Be strong in the Lord … Continue reading When the Going Gets Tough
Saying Goodbye!
Saying goodbye can be a bitter-sweet emotion. As we leave the old year behind, many feel sorrow, regret, and even anger for desires not met, plans not achieved, and painful situations not expected. But as Christians, we know God is still in control, and that our battles are part of a spiritual war we can't … Continue reading Saying Goodbye!
Idle Promises!
Many promise God things if He gives them a miracle during a crisis. But God can NOT be bought! As Christians, we know HE purchased us with His own blood on the cross. We are now God's children and subject to Him as our Father. As we study His Word, we know He said to … Continue reading Idle Promises!
Emotions and Trust!
The Oxford Dictionary defines trust as "belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something." It's a heartfelt conviction that supersedes emotions. When we hear about Jesus through the Word, God gives us a gift of faith to believe that He is His Son who died for our sins and rose from the … Continue reading Emotions and Trust!
There’s Always an Angle
Every business, social, and political agenda has an angle that benefits them only. And with social protocols changing and Godly values being destroyed, we don't know who to trust anymore. But God never changes! The Words He spoke in the Bible are still true today. Jesus told us to turn our hearts from the world … Continue reading There’s Always an Angle
Beyond Knowledge
Knowledge is a great tool, but if not applied, it becomes useless information. Many grow in knowledge but never use it to advance themselves. Likewise, many read the Bible and agree that God is real and Jesus died on the cross, but never apply it to their lives—yet they THINK they're Christians. Knowing ABOUT God … Continue reading Beyond Knowledge
Doing it His Way
Becoming a Christian frees us from sin and redeems us to our Heavenly Father. It doesn't give us the authority to do God's work our way. We are saved through God's grace and filled with His Spirit, and when we submit to Him, God feeds us through the Scriptures and directs our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6) … Continue reading Doing it His Way
Life to Our Souls
Most people don't trust God because they don't know Him. But Jesus made way for us, and as Christians, we can draw close to Him when we study the Bible and let His words become life to our souls, spend time in prayer and worship, and praise Him for His love and faithfulness. God's ways … Continue reading Life to Our Souls
When God Speaks…
We often hear words of encouragement when we need them but then view it as someone trying to make us feel better, and we don't follow what they're saying. But when we're hearing words from the Scriptures to encourage us, we need to accept them as God Himself speaking to us and then do what … Continue reading When God Speaks…
Don’t Worry About Things You Can’t Control
Life is better when we keep our eyes on the Lord and not the world. Jesus warned us of the chaos and unrest in these last days and told us to trust Him and rest in His peace. We don't understand most of what's going on, but God does, so let's not worry about things … Continue reading Don’t Worry About Things You Can’t Control
A Word of Encouragement
Don't take on the burdens of the world. Give them to God and let Him lead you through them with victory. God is good.
Trust the Lord
If you feel the stress of this world more than the joy of the Lord, it's because your eyes and heart are not focused on God. When we accepted Jesus as our Savior, He also became our Lord, which means that He will take care of us, supply all of our needs, and fight all … Continue reading Trust the Lord
Who Directs Your Path?
When life brings about a situation that is too much to handle on our own, we don't turn to the world or to friends for help; we go to our Heavenly Father because He cares for us and watches over us, and wants to lead and guide us through every aspect of our lives. We … Continue reading Who Directs Your Path?
Smile, God Loves You! 