If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God … Continue reading Love Is The Service
Face The Music
If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts. 1 John 1:10 NLT If we claim we have not sinned, then we are liars. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23 NLT We're … Continue reading Face The Music
United In Spirit
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. Romans 8:15-16 NLT No longer slaves to our sinful nature, … Continue reading United In Spirit
Stand In The Son
“But stay alert at all times, praying that you will have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36 NASB2020 Being led by the Spirit is the definition of sonship. Jesus modelled sonship for us. Now it's our turn. Walk in … Continue reading Stand In The Son
Walk Towards The Son
God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 NASB2020 If I were to ask you who a disciple of Jesus is, what would you say? The way we envision who a disciple is determines the way we try to build them up. A … Continue reading Walk Towards The Son
The Father of Contentment
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you,” so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?” … Continue reading The Father of Contentment
I’d Like To Speak To The Manager
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT What's your ultimate goal in life? What's the most important thing to you? I think all the possibilities can be boiled down into two options: the glorification of self or the glory of … Continue reading I’d Like To Speak To The Manager
Run To The Son
“I am the Alpha and the Omega — the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come — the Almighty One.” Revelation 1:8 NLT No one knows when the end will come. We just know that it will. So be … Continue reading Run To The Son
Heaven & Earth
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. Psalms 24:1 NLT I have come to the conclusion that God is who He says He is. He is the Lord of Heaven and Earth. His house is bigger than any man-made temple. His temple isn't made … Continue reading Heaven & Earth
Home Is Where The Heart Is
By this we know that we remain in Him and He in us, because He has given to us of His Spirit. 1 John 4:13 NASB2020 Do you ever doubt your salvation? Do you ever wonder if you can lose your relationship with God? Let me ask you, once you're born, can you be unborn? … Continue reading Home Is Where The Heart Is
Grace & Peace To You
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2 NLT I'm never leaving. You can trust Me. The Holy Spirit whispered that in my mind this morning. That knowledge brings comfort. The more you know about God, the more … Continue reading Grace & Peace To You