“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised. ‘For in just a little while, the Coming One will come and not delay. And My righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyoneContinue reading “What Is Backsliding?”
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Are You Secure in Your Beliefs?
“In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistentContinue reading “Are You Secure in Your Beliefs?”
Did You Board the Wrong Train?
“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 NLT) Over the years different ones have asked me questions like: “If Jesus is so alive and active, why don’t I feel His presence? Why doesn’t He work in my life likeContinue reading “Did You Board the Wrong Train?”
Nearness to God
“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) In yesterday’s post we lookedContinue reading “Nearness to God”
Messages From the Cross
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.’” (Luke 23:34a NLT) Have you ever thought about what kind of person forgives the people who are murdering them? I wrestle with forgiving the people I love over silly things. Only God can forgive that way, and, by His grace and withContinue reading “Messages From the Cross”
Practical Atheism
“I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery. You must not have any other god, but Me.” (Deuteronomy 5:6-7 NLT) Atheism is essentially denying the existence of God or any god, yet there are many professing believers in Jesus who for all intent andContinue reading “Practical Atheism”
Can I Know for Sure?
“I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are confident that He hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him. And since we know He hears us when we make our requests, we alsoContinue reading “Can I Know for Sure?”
Pray for America
“Then if my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT) An American believer was visiting China and he found a small ChristianContinue reading “Pray for America”
When the News Isn’t Good
“As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” (Micah 7:7-8 NLT) OverContinue reading “When the News Isn’t Good”
Are We Hiding Behind Our Fear?
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.” (James 3:17 NLT) In the culture in which we now live we’re seeing aContinue reading “Are We Hiding Behind Our Fear?”
Walking With Jesus 