“And Samuel told him, ‘Although you may think little of yourself, are you not the leader of the tribes of Israel? The Lord has anointed you king of Israel.’” (1 Samuel 15:17 NLT) Just because you have a following, doesn’t make you a leader! In today’s world we don’t have to look far to findContinue reading “Are You a Leader?”
Monthly Archives: September 2023
A Banquet on the Battlefield
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” (PsalmContinue reading “A Banquet on the Battlefield”
What Are You Trying to Hide?
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable.” (Hebrews 4:13 NLT) Every person, even every believer, has something in their present and/or past of which we’re ashamed and hope no one ever finds out. Why are weContinue reading “What Are You Trying to Hide?”
The Value of Relationship
“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:46-47 NLT)Continue reading “The Value of Relationship”
Life’s Strongest Enemy!
“Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 7:24-25a NLT) If you’ve been following Jesus any length of time, you know who quickly becomes you’re worst enemy – the proverbial “manContinue reading “Life’s Strongest Enemy!”
The Wickedness of Riches
“Jesus said, ‘There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury.’” (Luke 16:19 NLT) It’s not a sin to have wealth. It IS a sin when your wealth has you! There’s no indication that the rich man in Jesus’ parable was grosslyContinue reading “The Wickedness of Riches”
More Blessed to Give?
“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35 NLT) What if we sincerely and genuinely believed generosity was good for us? Could part of theContinue reading “More Blessed to Give?”
How Do You View Others?
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:10-11 NLT) How we view others, whether individually or collectively, is a reflection of what’s in our heart. InContinue reading “How Do You View Others?”
Home!
“Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6 NLT) What comes to the forefront of your mind when you think about heaven? Yes, it somewhat depends on your frame of reference. If you’ve known andContinue reading “Home!”
Are You Amazed?
“Jesus and His companions went to the town of Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, He went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at His teaching, for He taught with real authority – quite unlike the teachers of religious law.” (Mark 1:21-22 NLT) What are the top 10 most amazingContinue reading “Are You Amazed?”
Walking With Jesus 