Facilitating Revival
Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” James 2:18 NLT Do you want to see if someone has faith? You cannot see faith, you … Continue reading Show Me Your Faith
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:7-8 NLT Don't fall asleep. What do I mean by that? Keep your light on. Don't let the … Continue reading Love Like Jesus
“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 NLT The narrow gate represents … Continue reading The Narrow Gate
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 NLT Apart from Me you can do nothing. Apart from the presence of God, you cannot bear any spiritual fruit. What is our responsibility? … Continue reading The Author Will Finish His Work
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 NLT We're designed to be in fellowship. First, with our Creator. Then, with other followers of Jesus. The funny thing about fellowship is there is no assertion of rank or position, only love. In … Continue reading What I Need Is Found In Christ
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT Many streams feed into a river. Once in the river, the water that was in the stream is no longer a stream, it is part of the river. So it is with various … Continue reading Merge Ahead
Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40 … Continue reading Willing To Love
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. Galatians 5:1, 16 NLT Anything that hangs on a tree … Continue reading Stay Free
But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that … Continue reading Who Are You Following?
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. … Continue reading Remind Me How To Live
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may … Continue reading Waste Not The Light
By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another. John 13:35 AMP Ambassadors of Christ represent the Kingdom in a foreign land and speak on behalf of the King at His command and by His authority. He will give you the words to say … Continue reading Be Ready To Love
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 NLT What are you hungry … Continue reading Daily Discovery
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalms 37:23-24 NLT One of the amazing things about God that blows my mind is that He can maintain a close, intimate relationship with … Continue reading He Is Near
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21 There comes a time in everyone's life when they are confronted by the truth and they must decide what … Continue reading Ready To Do His Will?
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love, you may be able to comprehend with all the … Continue reading The Fullness of God
“The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”Mark 1:15 NLT God is in control, but He doesn't control us. We're not robots. He created us with free will. We get to choose to submit to His authority … Continue reading Reverse Course
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19 NET There is a certain portion of the population that does not believe in God. There is another portion that believes in … Continue reading Rely on God’s Guidance
Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:25 NLT How do you know if you are alive in the Spirit? How do you know if you have been born again of God's Spirit? You judge a tree by its fruit. Every seed … Continue reading Alive In The Spirit
“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:9-10 NLT This morning, after reading the Bible and praying, … Continue reading God Can Change Your Heart
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise … Continue reading The Moral of the Story
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When … Continue reading A Heap of Ruins
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14 NLT There are over 100 million people in the United States that do not confess Jesus Christ is Lord. What's it going to take to reach them? There are over 200 million people in the United States that self-identify … Continue reading Whatever It Takes
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 ESV What's the Great Commandment? What's the Great Commission? You'll … Continue reading Walk In Love, Walk In Obedience
Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving heart [which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from the living God. But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” [and there is an opportunity], … Continue reading We’re Running Out Of Time
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