“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 4:21 NLT) There are many avenues of incentive when it comes to change for a human being. Some come naturally as the result of aging,Continue reading “Why We Change”
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Longing for Healing?
“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And He healed every kind of disease and illness. When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:35-36Continue reading “Longing for Healing?”
Why Surrender?
“Surrender your heart to God turn to him in prayer, and give up your sins—even those you do in secret. Then you won’t be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge, and your darkest night will be brighter than noon. You will rest safe and secure,Continue reading “Why Surrender?”
Who Can You Trust?
“Look at the obvious facts. Those who say they belong to Christ must recognize that we belong to Christ as much as they do. I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But our authority builds you up, it doesn’t tear you down. So I willContinue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
The Guise of Control
“For you are a slave to whatever controls you.” (2 Peter 2:19b NLT) Every person is controlled by something or someone. We don’t govern even our own life. What does govern can vary from person to person, but ultimately, one day God will bring everything under His control (Philippians 3:21). But don’t we have freeContinue reading “The Guise of Control”
Are You Willing to Change?
“He who is the Glory of Israel will not lie, nor will he change his mind, for he is not human that he should change his mind!” (1 Samuel 15:29 NLT) On some levels it seems odd that our unchanging God created us, not only with the capacity to change, but with the necessity ofContinue reading “Are You Willing to Change?”
What Is Your Life’s Goal?
“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” (Philippians 1:21 NLT) What is it that brings you the most satisfaction? Closing that big sale? Making that goal in a critical game? Winning the hand of the one you love? Cooking that perfect meal? Doing well on an exam? Landing theContinue reading “What Is Your Life’s Goal?”
You Are Welcome to Come to the Wedding!
“And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.” (Revelation 21:2 NLT) In Matthew 22 Jesus used a wedding feast as the theme of one of His parables. Parables, as a rule, have one main point, and the point ofContinue reading “You Are Welcome to Come to the Wedding!”
God Is Able – To Subdue Everything Under His Control!
“Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself.” (Philippians 3:21 KJV) When we first place our faith and trust in Jesus, there are things with which we wrestle, many that pertain toContinue reading “God Is Able – To Subdue Everything Under His Control!“
Walking With Jesus 