“Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive your evil thoughts, for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.” (Acts 8:22-23 NLT) These stern words to Simon the sorcerer came from the Apostle Peter following Simon’s request to receive the HolyContinue reading “We Don’t Clean What We Don’t Know Is Dirty”
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What Did They Lose?
“So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and He sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which He had been made.” (Genesis 3:23 NLT) When Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden they lived in perfect harmony with God and all of creation. They had no fear, nothingContinue reading “What Did They Lose?”
When Someone Walks Away From God
“For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened – those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away fromContinue reading “When Someone Walks Away From God”
Is Church Boring?
“The master was full of praise, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) The Bible has nearly 200 verses that speak directly to the theme of celebration. The Jews had manyContinue reading “Is Church Boring?”
Struggles
“For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.” (Philippians 1:29-30 NLT) The greatest battlefield for aContinue reading “Struggles”
Hope for Change
“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 3:21 NLT) Weakness isn’t something we work for, it’s a by-product of inactivity. No one crawls out of bed in the morning and says: “Hey,Continue reading “Hope for Change”
A Believer’s Highest Honor!
“Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.” (Ephesians 6:7-8 NLT) Service for the Lord comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of difficulty. For some, servingContinue reading “A Believer’s Highest Honor!”
Our Changing Culture
“Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship Him as God or even give Him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools.” (Romans 1:21-22 NLT) As a nation, and asContinue reading “Our Changing Culture”
Are You Sure It’s Time?
“Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him!” (Matthew 6:8 NLT) Time is a tricky thing, isn’t it? When we’re with someone we love and/or doing something we love to do, time flies, but when we’re in pain or doing something we really don’t like doing,Continue reading “Are You Sure It’s Time?”
In Due Time (Part 2)
“O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and you restored my health. You brought me up from the grave, O Lord! You kept me from falling into the pit of death. Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime!Continue reading “In Due Time (Part 2)”
Walking With Jesus 