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John 3:17 God's primary purpose for sending His Son, Jesus, into the world was not to pass judgment and condemn humanity, but to provide a way for the entire world to be saved through…
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Idle Assets
Idle assets are assets that are lying unused or that are not earning any income. Use what God has uniquely given to you in body, mind and soul.
Health and Peace
Are you seeking peace in your heart? True peace only comes when we say, "Even if God does not answer my prayers today, I will accept His wisdom and be at peace in my…
Christianity and Labor
Labour Day. Don't minimize your daily work – it is nothing less than a Holy calling. God has you right where He wants you… Right now!
The Tongue
The tongue does a lot of physical things for our body, but I believe that the prime gift God gave us with our tongue is to edify the saints and spread the Word to…
Listening to God
I once heard someone say that if we have only ten minutes to pray, we should spend the first half listening and the second half petitioning.
Not What You Have but What You Give
love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37
It Doesn’t have to be Complicated
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9).
God’s Database
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Hebrews 4:13 The God with whom we serve has a perfect knowledge of us.
Warning against Elite Christianity
We all like to be treated like someone special. I guess it’s a natural human trait.
Falling Asleep on Jesus
When asked by Jesus to do something, have you ever fallen asleep? I know I have. He calls, I snooze.
Alert Coffee
The best way for us to be on the alert is to be grounded in God's Word and to be ready to seek his security when we run from danger and temptation
Under the Chin
Psalm 3 reminds us that when we get knocked off our secure pedestal, the God of all hurts is there to nourish us.
From Rocks to Pure Gold
God is like the mining master and we are His precious gold, but before we can become pure, we too have to be forged by fire, separated from our natural impurities and then molded…
The Secularization of Spirituality
The Secularization of Spirituality. A “different” gospel is no gospel at all. The Gospel is not like computer software with its continual updates.
A Call to Fatherhood
We live in a day and in a culture that tries to minimize fathers, who are so important in the development of their children.
The Wrong Way
Proverbs warns us that sometimes what seems right to us leads to disaster. This is especially true regarding our attempts to reach God.
The Delights of Your Heart
What gives you pleasure in life? Does it come from the world or from Jesus?
Strengthening Your Roots
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, ...” Colossians 2:7
Sneaking In
Sin is a trap that sneaks its way into our lives and will destroy us. Often it sneaks up on us, and before we know it, we have a sin problem.
What are You Afraid of
God has given us an amazing weapon to use against the enemy. It’s our responsibility to make sure we are using it.
