Author: Dennis Foote

When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Yes, people sinned even before the law was given. But it was not counted as sin because there was not yet any law to break. Still, everyone died—from the time of Adam to the time of … Continue reading God’s Gracious Gift →

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” John 14:1‭-‬2 NLT Don't be troubled. Don't be afraid. Peace, be … Continue reading The Peace of Knowing →

And He said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 AMP How reproducible is your ministry? How easily can you transfer your teachings to others that can then … Continue reading The Fruit of Following →

“Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly]. For just as you [hypocritically] judge others [when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged; and in accordance with your standard … Continue reading Leave Judgment At The Door →

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 ESV For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 ESV Talk … Continue reading Power & Witness →

But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 NLT Do you want to know how to please the Lord? Trust, listen and obey. … Continue reading Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice →

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to … Continue reading Let Me Lead You →

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT Are you worried about something? Do you have concerns that exceed your capacity? What is weighing heavy on your heart? Where can you find a solution? Start with finding Jesus. It's best to … Continue reading Start With Finding Jesus →

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14‭-‬15 ESV Last year, the Spirit of … Continue reading Disciplemaking Works →

We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else. … Continue reading Idle Worshippers →

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2‭-‬4 ESV The trials of this life are nothing compared to the incomparable … Continue reading Count It All Joy →

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 AMP If you want to make good decisions, you're going to need wisdom. Wisdom … Continue reading Pray For Wisdom →

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:36 NLT Don't give up. Don't give in. Don't let sin reign in your mortal bodies. Jesus Christ has delivered the victory to us and we inherit the righteousness … Continue reading Patient Endurance →

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB2020 God's children walk according to the Spirit. Those who are led by the Spirit are God's children. Those who walk according to the flesh are the devil's children. … Continue reading Walking In Love →

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak … Continue reading Those Who Believe →

Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able … Continue reading Take Heed →

But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble … Continue reading The Obedient Won →

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 ESV As an evangelist, I am a guardian of the Gospel. I protect and proclaim God's message to humanity. He has … Continue reading The Father’s Heart →

May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us. 1 Kings 8:57 NLT Religion or relationship? You can have a relationship with God. You practice a religion for God. The only religion that is worthwhile in God's eyes is being with people … Continue reading With God vs For God →

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 NASB2020 You shall love the Lord your God with all your spirit and with all your soul and with all your body. Heart, soul, strength. Spirit, soul, body. We understand that … Continue reading Aligning Your Heart With God →

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.Ephesians 4:11‭-‬12 ESV If we're ever going to reach the unreached people in our local communities, we're going to have to quit hiding in our holy huddles … Continue reading Paradigm Shift →

Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people, but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification, exhortation, and consolation. 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Fill In The Blank →

For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians … Continue reading Welcome To The Kingdom →

We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers, because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:2‭-‬3 NET Faith without works is dead. Real faith … Continue reading Hope Endures →

The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2 NASB2020 Pass it on. Whatever the Lord is teaching you, share it with others who have a heart for it and encourage them to teach … Continue reading Accelerate Exponential Disciplemaking →