“‘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) Why do you do the things you do for God? What’s your end game? Success? Recognition? Accolades? Profit?Continue reading “What’s Your End Game?”
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When Embarrassment Becomes Opportunity
“A third time He asked him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love Me?’ Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, ‘Lord, you know everything. You know that I love You.’ Jesus said, ‘Then feed My sheep.” (John 21:17 NLT) It’s interesting to me that one of the lastContinue reading “When Embarrassment Becomes Opportunity”
Are You a Promise Keeper? (Part 2)
“But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. Since everything around us is going to be destroyed likeContinue reading “Are You a Promise Keeper? (Part 2)”
What Do You Want?
“Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared in human form, He humbled Himself in obedience to God and died aContinue reading “What Do You Want?”
Sin’s Goal
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10 NLT) Sin is helpful to Satan for many reasons as it relates to human beings, but its ultimate goal is to rob us of eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Eternal lifeContinue reading “Sin’s Goal”
Ambition
“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though He was God He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared in human form,Continue reading “Ambition”
How Do You Measure Yourself?
“Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the headContinue reading “How Do You Measure Yourself?”
Are You Living Under His Authority?
“But the officer said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say,Continue reading “Are You Living Under His Authority?”
Who or What Do You Worship?
“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) We often read Scripture so quickly we miss important words.Continue reading “Who or What Do You Worship?”
How Do We Honor God?
“So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” (John 1:14 NLT) How did Jesus most effectively honor His Father in heaven? He allowed the Father to pour Himself intoContinue reading “How Do We Honor God?”