Obedience

A Believer’s Greatest Desire

“Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because ofContinue reading “A Believer’s Greatest Desire”

Author of Life

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do that by keeping ourContinue reading “Author of Life”

Who Are You Worshipping?

“’These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) These words from Isaiah 29:13 challenge me because every day I pour over words to share, most of which are channeled through my mindContinue reading “Who Are You Worshipping?”

Why We Pray?

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray toContinue reading “Why We Pray?”

With Eternity in View

“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12 NLT) *Please Note: Recently I’ve gotten responses to my articles to which I’ve been unable to respond. I get a response back that says “Address Not Found.” I want to be faithful to respond to EVERY inquiry, so,Continue reading “With Eternity in View”

It’s Your Choice

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Do you know why God’s plans for you don’t always come to fruition? Essentially for the same reason not all people will goContinue reading “It’s Your Choice”

Is Obedience to God Optional?

“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I amContinue reading “Is Obedience to God Optional?”

When Satan Rejoices!

“I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to Me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.” (John 16:20 NLT) Seeking to bring comfort to His disciples as He prepared them for His departure from this world,Continue reading “When Satan Rejoices!”

“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (John 14:15 NLT) Obedience is rarely easy. I loved my mom’s chocolate cake. She used to bring one to me when she and my dad would visit when I was in college. But when I was a kid, after she baked one, she never told me: “Eat allContinue reading “Obedience”

The Promptings of God

“But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from theContinue reading “The Promptings of God”