Facilitating Revival
Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7-8 NLT So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God … Continue reading Love & Fellowship
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the … Continue reading So Be Church
Scripture says, “If you hear God speak today, don’t be stubborn. Don’t be stubborn like those who rebelled.” Hebrews 3:15 GW Jesus answered, “Scripture says, ‘A person cannot live on bread alone but on every word that God speaks.’” Matthew 4:4 GW For as long as I can remember, I've been on a quest for … Continue reading Listen Up
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 NLT There are two ways to live life in this world. You can live for God or you can live for something else. The something else can be power, possessions, money, fame, pleasure or … Continue reading Patience In The Process
“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer For Believers
Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 NLT How was Jesus sent? As a visible representative of the Father. Baptized in water and the Holy Spirit. Jesus trained his disciples, but … Continue reading The God Who Sends
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save … Continue reading Carry Your Cross
All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. Acts of the Apostles 4:32 NLT When it comes right down to it, there is only one Church, the Body of Christ. Are you a believer? Then you're part … Continue reading Accelerating Outreach
Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.” Acts of the Apostles 10:34 NLT Yesterday, during an extended worship service, the Lord revealed His heart to me. He said, “I love everyone in here equally.” God's love is equal for everyone. Jesus sacrificed Himself for everyone. No one is above another. … Continue reading The Lord of All
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases … Continue reading A Life of Prayer
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our … Continue reading It’s Time To Run
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 NLT We cannot earn our salvation. There's nothing that we can do to convince God to rescue us from our sorrowful state of leading empty, self-directed lives. The truth is, God wants to … Continue reading The Gift of Salvation
I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. Mark 10:15 NLT The Kingdom of God operates on the principles of giving and receiving. Every good gift comes from above. God is the Creator of everything in Heaven and on Earth. He is the … Continue reading Receive The Kingdom
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare … Continue reading The Essence of Disciplemaking
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 NASB Despite evidence to the contrary, … Continue reading No Longer I
For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 NASB2020 God tells us what is good. God tells us what to avoid. Not because we're going to be judged on the balance sheet of our deeds, but because He loves us, He teaches … Continue reading Start With Love
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 GW What is God's will for your life? What does He desire to see in your walk with Him? What does the fruit of obedience look like? It looks like … Continue reading Joy & Thanksgiving
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 NLT Today, I want to do something a little different. I want to give away my secrets. I've realized I can only do so much … Continue reading Write Now
But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him. 1 Corinthians 6:17 NASB2020 So who are you, really? Do you define yourself? Does society? Does your family or social circle? Are you a product of your environment? Do your genetics define you? How about what you've been through? What's been … Continue reading One For All
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Matthew 10:7-8 NKJV There's some Good News I felt led to share with you today. God is our Healer and He has commissioned His … Continue reading Heal The Sick
Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. Hebrews 1:1-2 NLT Jesus Christ is the Son … Continue reading Walk, Don’t Run
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
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