“Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.” (Galatians 6:7-9 NLT)Continue reading “What Are You Sowing?”
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Regret
“For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT) One of the strongest enemies of my heart is regret. “If onlys” flood myContinue reading “Regret”
Spiritual Mourning
“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there beContinue reading “Spiritual Mourning”
Free Will
“But the slave may declare, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children. I don’t want to go free.’” (Exodus 21:5 NLT) Did you know the phrase “free will” is not used in the King James Version of the Bible, but the expression of a person’s will is implied in hundreds of verses throughoutContinue reading “Free Will”
No Regrets
“For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow.” (2 Corinthians 7:10a NLT) As you view your life, what do you most regret? Was it something you did that you now wish you hadn’t done? Or wasContinue reading “No Regrets”
Regrets?
“For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT) What’s your greatest regret? For me it seems the older I get the higherContinue reading “Regrets?”
When Pain Isn’t Good
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4 NLT) Pain comes in many “packages” and is useful for many reasons, not the least of which is to enable us to see Jesus more clearly.Continue reading “When Pain Isn’t Good”
What Will Hell Be Like?
“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28 NLT) Think of one of God’s characteristics that means the most to you. God is good, gracious, compassionate, loving, kind, forgiving, tender-hearted, merciful, just, faithful,Continue reading “What Will Hell Be Like?”
Will You Be That One?
“For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37 NLT) What would you attempt if you knew you couldn’t fail? Spoiler alert! The first thing that comes to mind will give you great insight into where your priorities lie; which kingdom you are most interested in building. For example, if your first thought was: “I’d beginContinue reading “Will You Be That One?”
Making Room for Jesus
“He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’” (Luke 12:17 NLT) As Americans, we tend to live very crowded lives. Down time is rare, but when it happens, it’s often difficult to decide what to cram into the void. It’s as though we’re geared to be activeContinue reading “Making Room for Jesus”
Walking With Jesus 