“For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will liveContinue reading “Still Seeking Gold Stars?”
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Leaders Are Learners!
“I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know Me more than I want burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6 NLT) In Matthew 9:9 the Bible says: “As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow Me and be My disciple,’ Jesus saidContinue reading “Leaders Are Learners!”
Are You Wise?
“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13 NLT) Do you think of yourself as a wise person? Why? Or why not? Perhaps a better question might be: Do you WANT to be wise? What ISContinue reading “Are You Wise?”
Struggle or Preparation?
“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 “Struggle or Preparation?”
What Are You Waiting For?
“Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay.” (Romans 8:20-21 NLT) Waiting is one of the things I most despise in this body. Every day I’m reminded that I’mContinue reading “What Are You Waiting For?”
Feeling Like an Outcast?
“For the Sovereign Lord, who brings back the outcasts of Israel, says: I will bring others, too, besides My people Israel.” (Isaiah 56:8 NLT) Have you ever felt like an outcast? According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary an outcast is “one who is cast out by society.” The Jews of Jesus’ day were quick to declareContinue reading “Feeling Like an Outcast?”
Being God’s Glove
“But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to Him at all.)” (Romans 8:9 NLT) What power does a gloveContinue reading “Being God’s Glove”
When Our Fear Hurts Others
“Look! The cry of the people of Israel has reached Me, and I have seen how harshly the Egyptians abuse them. Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead My people Israel out of Egypt. But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I toContinue reading “When Our Fear Hurts Others”
Pessimism
“Trust 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. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your bodyContinue reading “Pessimism”
The Best Part of Heaven (Part 2)
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping ourContinue reading “The Best Part of Heaven (Part 2)”
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