“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about His relationship with you.” (Exodus 34:14 NLT) Jealousy can be a very destructive emotion in any relationship, even with God, but it helps to see it in context. The jealousy that God has forContinue reading “When Jealousy Isn’t Negative”
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Are You Equipped?
“I am the Lord; there is no other God. I have equipped you for battle, though you don’t even know Me, so all the world from east to west will know there is no other God. I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:5 NLT) This verse from the Prophet Isaiah givesContinue reading “Are You Equipped?”
Are You Lifeless?
“I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. I formContinue reading “Are You Lifeless?”
You Matter!
“Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is Your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow ofContinue reading “You Matter!”
Praise Him! Praise Him!
“Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds! Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.” (Psalm 148:4-6 NLT) As a new believer it wasn’t unusual toContinue reading “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
The Role of Prayer in a Believer’s Life
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) What we believe about prayer is first reflected in whether weContinue reading “The Role of Prayer in a Believer’s Life”
Are You Being Transformed?
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) One very easy way to answer the question asked above isContinue reading “Are You Being Transformed?”
The Footprints of God
“When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you, they were afraid; indeed, the deep trembled. The clouds poured out water; the skies gave forth thunder; your arrows flashed on every side. The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind; your lightnings lighted up the world; the earth trembled and shook.Continue reading “The Footprints of God”
What’s Your Choice (Part 2)
“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.” (Mark 9:50 NLT) How many times have you or I said something that the second the words crossed our lips weContinue reading “What’s Your Choice (Part 2)”
The Details of God’s Plan
“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT) Make no mistake, God has a call on your life. So, the logical question becomes: What has GodContinue reading “The Details of God’s Plan”
Walking With Jesus 