“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5 NLT) As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the issue isn’t simply salvation from sin, it’s deliverance from death. The issue at stake in whether weContinue reading “Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)”
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Another Look at Trials
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT) Satan’s goal is to tie us to this world, and he does that by feeding our love of sin.Continue reading “Another Look at Trials”
The Essence of Temptation
”And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) *This devotional by Dr. Neil Anderson must be understood if we’re to ever be free of the cycle of defeat with which many of usContinue reading “The Essence of Temptation”
Offensive!
“The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said, ‘Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of what frightens them. Make the Lord of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the One you should fear. He is the OneContinue reading “Offensive!”
Struggles
“This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.” (1 Timothy 4:10 NLT) A few points of clarification before we continue. First, Paul’s struggle wasn’t to gain hope or to meet the demands ofContinue reading “Struggles”
Simple Acts of Obedience
“When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ ‘Here I am!’ Moses replied. ‘Do not come any closer,’ the Lord warned. ‘Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. I am the God of your father –Continue reading “Simple Acts of Obedience”
What Will Hell Be Like?
“Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will remove from His Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. And the angels will throw them into the fieryContinue reading “What Will Hell Be Like?”
The Sin That Leads to Death
“If you see a Christian brother or sister sinning in a way that does not lead to death, you should pray, and God will give that person life. But there is a sin that leads to death, and I am not saying you should pray for those who commit it. All wicked actions are sin,Continue reading “The Sin That Leads to Death”
Living Gladly
“I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.” (2 Corinthians 12:15 NLT) The word Paul used in the verse above that is translated “gladly” is a superlative that could also be translated “very gladly” or “most gladly.”Continue reading “Living Gladly”
“How Can I Be Sure There Even IS a Heaven?”
“Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders. And they sang in a mighty chorus: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered – to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory andContinue reading ““How Can I Be Sure There Even IS a Heaven?””
Walking With Jesus 