I’m not sure who came up with the concept that following Christ would be a cake walk. It’s false ideology. We have been hoodwinked! In our referenced scripture Jesus plainly speaks of the challenges we would face as disciples, disciplined followers of Christ.
Read more..There will be times when I won't understand God’s ways, but that doesn't mean the Bible isn’t true. These times only reveal my limited understanding of God’s ways.
Read more..What will you thank God for this Thanksgiving? This week, all across America, families and groups will join to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is my most favorite holiday.
Read more..Thankfulness is so much more than “having an attitude of gratitude”! It is a protection from darkness. It is a discipline. It's actually a weapon in our spiritual warfare arsenal.
Read more..Why is thanksgiving so important? It acknowledges God in the situation. When things go wrong the last thing we want to do is give thanks. But it’s the most beneficial. Thanksgiving prepares the way for God’s salvation to come in.
Read more..Are you drowning in a situation in which you need the clear words of a good friend? I am convinced I still need people in my life who will, with clarity and calmness, speak words that will save my life. Friends, mentors, or sometimes strangers, who will tell me the truth.
Read more..Singing on Sunday morning is far different from living on Monday in the classroom, office or field.
Read more..The more honest we are with our humanity, the more the power of God can be seen and recognized in us. our fragile, clay-like (from the earth) bodies and the immeasurable brightness of Christ is something that should be obvious so that everyone will know the power must be coming from God, because it certainly isn't coming from us.
Read more..Friend, choose to receive Christ into your life through prayer today. And if you’ve done that, share it with someone. Tell them about God’s great love.
Read more..Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even the best of speakers has to admit that the best of his or her words are not nearly as good as those the Spirit gives.
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