“We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.” (2 Corinthians 6:6 NLT) What is the most attractive, appealing, yes, most beautiful aspect of God’s Kingdom to you? Realizing God’s Kingdom is God’s sovereign rule over all creation, both in theContinue reading “The Beauty of God’s Kingdom”
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God’s Presence Carries Purpose
“I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose.Continue reading “God’s Presence Carries Purpose”
What Do You Want?
“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’sContinue reading “What Do You Want?”
Praise
“It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of His robe filled the Temple. Attending Him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two theyContinue reading “Praise”
The Gospel
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” (John 11:25-26 NLT) These powerful words to Martha should resonate in our heart and life as weContinue reading “The Gospel”
The Goal of Prayer
“As Moses and Elijah were starting to leave, Peter, not even knowing what he was saying, blurted out, ‘Master, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials – one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ But even as he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them, andContinue reading “The Goal of Prayer”
Unhealthy Habits
“A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.” (Proverbs 22:15 NLT) Habits form our lives and, far too often, interrupt or even block our progress as children of God. Why is that? One reason is we’re too quick to believe we can’t change negative or harmful habits. WeContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits”
Hungry Heart?
“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:12-13 NLT) Have you ever been hungry? No, I’mContinue reading “Hungry Heart?”
Was Jesus a Nice Guy?
“Anyone who hates Me also hates My Father. If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate Me and My Father. This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘TheyContinue reading “Was Jesus a Nice Guy?”
Are You Content?
“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NLT) Do you realize there’sContinue reading “Are You Content?”
Walking With Jesus 