Why We 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 4:21 NLT) There are many avenues of incentive when it comes to change for a human being. Some come naturally as the result of aging,Continue reading “Why We Change”

What’s Your Motive?

“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” (Proverbs 20:27 NLT) What’s the driving force of your life? What gets you up in the morning and energizes your steps each day? Why are you taking up space on planet earth and enjoying the privileges of life? What are your goals, aspirations, desires,Continue reading “What’s Your Motive?”

Doing Everything With Love

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God. I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best forContinue reading “Doing Everything With Love”

Avenues of Life

“‘What do you mean, “If I can?”’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything is possible if a person believes.’” (Mark 9:23 NLT) What we truly believe isn’t evidenced by our words alone, but by the quality of our lives revealed in and through the avenues of our life. What does that mean? It essentially means that we canContinue reading “Avenues of Life”

How Close Are You to God?

“When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for another 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. Enoch lived 365 years, walking in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him.” (GenesisContinue reading “How Close Are You to God?”

Anger

“He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Then He said to the man, ‘Hold out your hand.’ So the man held out his hand, and it was restored!” (Mark 3:5 NLT) What makes you angry? Not just mildly annoyed or upset, but red in the face, fists formed,Continue reading “Anger”

What’s Your Motivation to Obey?

“The disciples were amazed, ‘Who is this man?’ they asked. ‘Even the winds and waves obey Him!’” (Matthew 8:27 NLT) Obedience to God’s directives is a vital issue. In John 15:14 Jesus said to His disciples: “You are my friends if you do what I command.” That raises the question, “Can you be a JesusContinue reading “What’s Your Motivation to Obey?”