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, “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
Let Me Lead You
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
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
Disciplemaking Works
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
Idle Worshippers
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
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