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
Be Careful
โญโญBe careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! Hebrewsโฌ โญ12:25โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ If we … Continue reading Be Careful
Teach Me, Lord
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalmsโฌ โญ143:8โฌ,10 โญNLTโฌโฌ Disciples are learners. Learners of … Continue reading Teach Me, Lord
Obey God’s Voice
โญโญBut 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. Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected … Continue reading Obey God’s Voice
The Lord’s Instruction
โญโญBe careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still โtoday,โ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are … Continue reading The Lord’s Instruction
The Father Of Love
โญโญWhoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbsโฌ โญ21:21โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ โญโญSeek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthewโฌ โญ6:33โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ God is birthing a movement in the Body of Christ. It's a return to holiness. It's a return … Continue reading The Father Of Love
Walk According To His Commandments
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received a commandment to do from the Father. Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. … Continue reading Walk According To His Commandments
How Deep Is Your Love?
โญโญWickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. Proverbsโฌ โญ12:3โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ What is wickedness? Whatever God says it is. What is righteousness? Whatever God says to you. What is godliness? It is being like God. What is worldliness? It is being a slave of the evil one. What does God want you to … Continue reading How Deep Is Your Love?
Conversations With God
Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe. โญโญ1 Corinthiansโฌ โญ1:21โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ Your natural mind cannot comprehend God's ways. Yet, what God wants us to understand about Him and the nature of human existence … Continue reading Conversations With God
Atypical Church Model
Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives โ especially the ability to prophesy. โญโญ1 Corinthiansโฌ โญ14:1โฌ โญNLTโฌโฌ I think the Church should behave like a loving family that gathers daily in peer mentoring groups. Love, honor, respect, grace, peace, joy, generosity and good works should … Continue reading Atypical Church Model
Blind Guides
โญโญWhile Paul and Barnabas were at Antioch of Syria, some men from Judea arrived and began to teach the believers: โUnless you are circumcised as required by the law of Moses, you cannot be saved.โ Paul and Barnabas disagreed with them, arguing vehemently. Finally, the church decided to send Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem, accompanied … Continue reading Blind Guides