“For I am afraid that when I come I won’t like what I find, and you won’t like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior.” (2 Corinthians 12:20 NLT) What comes to mind when you think of selfishness? Do you see yourself asContinue reading “Selfishness”
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What Will You Allow God to Do?
“Next the devil took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ‘I will give it all to you,’ he said, ‘if you will kneel down and worship me.’” (Matthew 4:8-9 NLT) If you want all the glory the world has toContinue reading “What Will You Allow God to Do?”
An Undivided Heart
“Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, ‘Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Matthew 12:25 NLT) What does it mean to love someone with an undivided heart? Be careful, it doesn’t mean to love them exclusively. Our hearts will always require us to loveContinue reading “An Undivided Heart”
Where Is the Lord Asking You to Go?
“As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, ‘Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ So he started out…” (Acts 8:26-27a NLT) When the Lord prompts us to do something or go somewhere we have to assume He has a good reason and should not tarry, butContinue reading “Where Is the Lord Asking You to Go?”
Where God Is Not!
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9 NLT) We typically think of God not being in hell, and we’re correct to believe that, but hell isn’t just for dead people. Randy Alcorn wrote: “WhereverContinue reading “Where God Is Not!”
Still Seeking Gold Stars?
“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?”
The Best Part of Heaven
“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) How do you really know anyone? You can watch every movie inContinue reading “The Best Part of Heaven”
The Power of the Table (Part 2)
“For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by itsContinue reading “The Power of the Table (Part 2)”
What Is Sin?
“The man didn’t know, for Jesus had disappeared into the crowd. But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him, ‘Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.’” (John 5:13-14 NLT) Do you realize that every time you choose your will over God’s you sin? SinContinue reading “What Is Sin?”
Heart or Mind?
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’” (Matthew 22:37 NLT) There are times in all our lives when we do things we don’t want to do. We say or think: “I’ll do this, but my heart’s not in it!” It may beContinue reading “Heart or Mind?”
Walking With Jesus 