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?
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Remind Me How To Live
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
Waste Not The Light
โYou 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
Be Ready To Love
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
Daily Discovery
โKeep 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.โ Matthew 7:7โญ-โฌ8 NLT What are you hungry … Continue reading Daily Discovery
He Is Near
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 37:23โญ-โฌ24 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
Ready To Do His Will?
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 2:21โญ 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?
The Fullness of God
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
Reverse Course
โThe time promised by God has come at last!โ he announced. โThe Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!โMark 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
Rely on God’s Guidance
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
Alive In The Spirit
Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spiritโs 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
God Can Change Your Heart
โThe 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.โ Jeremiah 17:9โญ-โฌ10 NLT This morning, after reading the Bible and praying, … Continue reading God Can Change Your Heart
The Moral of the Story
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. So God replied, โBecause 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 enemiesโ I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise … Continue reading The Moral of the Story
A Heap of Ruins
โSo why do you keep calling me โLord, Lord!โ when you donโt do what I say? I will show you what itโs 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
Whatever It Takes
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
Walk In Love, Walk In Obedience
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 13:34โญ-โฌ35 ESV What's the Great Commandment? What's the Great Commission? You'll … Continue reading Walk In Love, Walk In Obedience
We’re Running Out Of Time
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 โTodayโ [and there is an opportunity], … Continue reading We’re Running Out Of Time
God’s Gracious Gift
When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adamโs 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 diedโfrom the time of Adam to the time of … Continue reading God’s Gracious Gift
The Peace of Knowing
โDonโt let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Fatherโs home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?โ John 14:1โญ-โฌ2 NLT Don't be troubled. Don't be afraid. Peace, be … Continue reading The Peace of Knowing
The Fruit of Following
And He said to them, โFollow 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.โ 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
Leave Judgment At The Door
โDo 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
Power & Witness
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
Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice
But Samuel replied, โWhat 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.โ 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
Let Me Lead You
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, โAnyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. Youโre not in the driverโs seat; I am. Donโt run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and Iโll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to … Continue reading Let Me Lead You
Start With Finding Jesus
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