โญโญBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthewโฌ โญ5:3โฌ โญNASB2020โฌโฌ The purpose of gifted teachers is to teach people the truth of God's Word and how to learn for themselves. The purpose of gifted shepherds is to care for people and to help them learn how to care for … Continue reading The Word Is Alive
Month: January 2024
Be Strong In The Lord
โญโญNow when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying... Matthewโฌ โญ5:1โญ-โฌ2โฌ โญNASB2020โฌโฌ The Bible is a great diagnostic tool. Becoming intimately familiar with Scripture allows us to self-reflect and self-correct ourselves … Continue reading Be Strong In The Lord
Overcome
โญโญJesus replied to them, โDo you now believe? Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you so that in Me … Continue reading Overcome
Faithful Forever
โญโญI, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you. Be humble and gentle in every way. Be patient with each other and lovingly accept each other. Ephesiansโฌ โญ4:1โญ-โฌ2โฌ โญGWโฌโฌ Sometimes I forget that we're all on different journeys to the same place. I … Continue reading Faithful Forever
Holy Surrender
โญโญSee whether I am on an evil path. Then lead me on the everlasting path. Psalmsโฌ โญ139:24โฌ โญGWโฌโฌ The invitation is open to all. Become a child of God. Grow up, mature and become a man of God. Become fruitful and multiply. Can man improve on God's design? Are we wiser than the All Knowing … Continue reading Holy Surrender
The Head of Household Sets The Standard
God's written Word to humanity, the Scriptures, the Bible, is not a public policy manual. It's a love letter to the Church. It teaches us what love is and what love is not. It all points to Jesus. The written Word is not living and active. The Living Word is. Rhema. The spoken Word of … Continue reading The Head of Household Sets The Standard
What’s Your Learning Style?
โญโญSo the Jewish leaders began harassing Jesus for breaking the Sabbath rules. But Jesus replied, โMy Father is always working, and so am I.โ Johnโฌ โญ5:16โญ-โฌ17โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ Good morning, Church. I have a few questions for you. Turn to your neighbor and say what? Hold up. What's that? Where did that come from? We don't … Continue reading What’s Your Learning Style?
God Wants Justice
โญโญLearn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows. Isaiahโฌ โญ1:17โฌ โญGWโฌโฌ God is a God of Justice. God wants justice. Not โjust us.โ Justice is righting wrongs. The Law of Moses shows us examples of what good and evil are. We know that all of the Law and … Continue reading God Wants Justice
All Things New
โญโญAnd the one sitting on the throne said, โLook, I am making everything new!โ And then he said to me, โWrite this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.โ And he also said, โIt is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega โ the Beginning and the End. To all who … Continue reading All Things New
Firm Foundation
โญโญNevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: โThe Lord knows those who are His,โ and, โLet everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.โ 2 Timothyโฌ โญ2:19โฌ โญAMPโฌโฌ Grace wins. We know that. However, repentance … Continue reading Firm Foundation
Apocalypse
โญโญThis is the revelation of Jesus Christ. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. He sent this revelation through his angel to his servant John. John testified about what he saw: Godโs word and the testimony about Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads, as well … Continue reading Apocalypse
Everything’s Going To Be Alright
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be a good teacher. He must be willing to suffer wrong. He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead … Continue reading Everything’s Going To Be Alright
Ritual or Relationship
FROM THE ARCHIVES Originally written on April 5, 2020. โI am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.โ John 15:1โญ-โฌ2 ESV Jesus said, โI am the … Continue reading Ritual or Relationship
Ghost In The Machine
โญโญโSo I will acknowledge in front of my Father in heaven that person who acknowledges me in front of others. But I will tell my Father in heaven that I donโt know the person who tells others that he doesnโt know me. โDonโt think that I came to bring peace to earth. I didnโt come … Continue reading Ghost In The Machine
Jesus Lives
โญโญTell in the daylight what I say to you in the dark. Shout from the housetops what you hear whispered. Matthewโฌ โญ10:27โฌ โญGWโฌโฌ Jesus is alive. Tune your ears to Jesus. What does that mean? Let the Holy Spirit speak to you the plans God has for your life. God's plan. God's will. Do you … Continue reading Jesus Lives
Is Christ Divided?
โญโญThrough the peace that ties you together, do your best to maintain the unity that the Spirit gives. There is one body and one Spirit. In the same way you were called to share one hope. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over everything, through … Continue reading Is Christ Divided?
Life Is Eternal
โญโญThomas said to him, โLord, we donโt know where youโre going. So how can we know the way?โ Jesus answered him, โI am the way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father except through me. If you have known me, you will also know my Father. From now on you know … Continue reading Life Is Eternal
Know Your Role
โญโญDo not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and … Continue reading Know Your Role
The Gospel
For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 NASB Jesus Christ announced the Good News of the Kingdom of God. He demonstrated the power of God while in human form. He healed the sick and set the captives free. He commissioned His disciples to go and do … Continue reading The Gospel
One Day
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world donโt recognize that we are Godโs children because they donโt know him. Dear friends, we are already Godโs children, but he has not yet shown us what … Continue reading One Day
Amateur Hour
โญโญJesus replied, โIf you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.โ Johnโฌ โญ4:10โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ Professionals do it for money. Amateurs do it for the love of the game. Don't let money be your god. Don't sell your … Continue reading Amateur Hour
Daily Direction
โญโญTrust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbsโฌ โญ3:5โญ-โฌ6โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ What's Your Next Step of Faith? Are you wondering which path to take? God can show you. Do you sometimes not … Continue reading Daily Direction
Welcome To Forever
Since we believe human testimony, surely we can believe the greater testimony that comes from God. And God has testified about his Son. And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have Godโs Son … Continue reading Welcome To Forever
Burning Love
โญโญMay you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesiansโฌ โญ3:19โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ You can't love from an empty tank. The Holy Spirit shared that with me yesterday when I was praying … Continue reading Burning Love
Acceptable Worship
โญโญThis means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire. Hebrewsโฌ โญ12:27โญ-โฌ29โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ All of Creation … Continue reading Acceptable Worship