Igniter Ministries

“By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not … Continue reading Teach Me To Love →

Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. Psalms 146:3-4 NLT The Bible teaches us that humans are carnal in nature and that our hearts are deceitfully wicked. We are born as … Continue reading Misplaced Trust →

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9 NLT The Lord wants everyone to repent. Repent of what? Repent of going their own way and not … Continue reading Promises →

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.” Matthew 6:5 NLT Ritualistic prayers, done to be observed by others, generally don't do anything. Unless … Continue reading Connect To The Father →

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT Sheep without a shepherd will wander off from their flock and become easy prey for … Continue reading The Shepherd Walks Among The Sheep →

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 NLT Last night, the Holy Spirit gave me some instructions. He told me to write them down. This morning, when I looked at them, I was glad I obeyed because I had … Continue reading Get The Word Out →

Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:17 NLT The central message of Christianity is love. God loves us. He wants us to love others like He does. It's pretty simple but sometimes we mess up the application. But the good news is there is grace and mercy. If … Continue reading What’s The Loving Thing To Do? →

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 NLT It's good to honor the Lord with our lives. The Father loves us so very much. He sent the Son to set us free. He freely gives the Holy … Continue reading Grace Filled Relating →

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 NLT A strange thing happened to me this morning just after midnight. I think it was actually 12:48 AM if memory serves. I woke up and felt like I … Continue reading The Message In Our Hearts →

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. James 5:7 NLT I asked the Lord today what He was trying to teach us. He said, … Continue reading Consider The Farmer →

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 NLT Here in the United States of America, we celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. On … Continue reading Independence Day →

And I saw a strong angel, who shouted with a loud voice: “Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll and open it?” Revelation 5:2 NLT Who is worthy to know and fulfill the will of God the Father perfectly according to plan? Who is worthy to receive the power and riches and … Continue reading The Only One Who Is Worthy →

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14 NLT Don't ask where do you go to church? The church is not a location. Don't ask when do you go to church? The church is not an event. Ask who are you the church with? The church is … Continue reading Who Is The Church? →

Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in. Galatians 6:9 AMP Resolve in your heart what you will do. It's time to buckle down. It's time to focus on the task at hand. It's time to dedicate ourselves … Continue reading Persist →

Put on your new nature, created to be like God — truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:24 NLT There is sometimes confusion about identity once we come to have faith in Christ. Am I the sum of my past mistakes and failures? Or am I a new creation in Christ? When we believe that Jesus … Continue reading Changing Clothes →

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT How do we remain in God? We abide in His love. When we love, we are doing what God does. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or … Continue reading Do Everything With Love →

Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world. James 1:27 AMP Just as what we say reveals what's in our … Continue reading What We Do Is Important →

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26 NLT Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. Hypocrites pretend to be righteous, but their words and actions betray them. You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? … Continue reading What We Say Is Important →

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. James 1:21 NLT Do the groundwork. What does that mean? Do the things that prepare a good foundation to build upon. To be … Continue reading Do The Groundwork →

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 NLT Prophets in the Old Testament spoke of a Messiah who would come and establish the Kingdom of God. Apostles in the New Testament, who were eyewitnesses to the life and … Continue reading The Example of Christ →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17 NKJV Christians have faith that God is Father. Our God is a good Father. He never changes. He is always good. He is always generous. … Continue reading Every Good & Perfect Gift →

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NLT Don't fool yourself. This life is not about our own personal pleasure, comfort, entertainment and ease. It's a continual growth process marked by testing, temptation, trials … Continue reading Sin Is A Matter of the Heart →

And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. James 1:10 NLT Material wealth brings confidence with it. Money affords us the ability to get things done in regards to things that can be bought or sold. The more money we … Continue reading Don’t Trust In Riches →

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. James 1:9 NLT God loves everyone. Rich, poor, somewhere in between? It doesn't matter. There is no favoritism with God. He loves us because He created us and He's our Father, not based on what we possess. In fact, the poor … Continue reading Blessed Are The Poor →

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 NLT It's better to trust in the Lord. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and … Continue reading Walk In Wisdom →