“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) Why do you think God allows things on earth that will not be allowed in Heaven? Sin certainly will be exempted from heaven and it’sContinue reading “The Value of Pain”
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When Religion Becomes Dangerous
“On judgment day many will say to Me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in Your name and cast out demons in Your name and performed many miracles in Your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from Me, you who break God’s laws.’” (Matthew 7:22-23 NLT) It’s very easy to get caughtContinue reading “When Religion Becomes Dangerous”
Have You Made the List?
“A group of Jews was traveling from town to town casting out evil spirits. They tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus in their incantation, saying, ‘I command you in the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, to come out!’ Seven sons of Sceva, a leading priest, were doing this. But one timeContinue reading “Have You Made the List?”
Eternal Security
“You didn’t choose Me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using My name. This is My command: Love each other.” (John 15:16-17 NLT) What I will share with you today will be understood and believed by many ofContinue reading “Eternal Security”
He’s All We Need!
“At the moment I have all I need – and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which haveContinue reading “He’s All We Need!”
God’s Promises
“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’ And through Christ, our ‘Amen’ (which means ‘Yes’) ascends to God for His glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT) What is a promise? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary it is: “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified;Continue reading “God’s Promises”
Be Not Deceived
“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. So let usContinue reading “Be Not Deceived”
The Point of Grace
“When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now youContinue reading “The Point of Grace”
Who Can You Trust?
“Jesus gave His life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.” (Galatians 1:4-5 NLT) As a rule, trust is not something we take for granted but must be earned through life’s experiences.Continue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
How Are You Different?
“I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.” (1 John 2:12 NLT) Our lives should be lived differently after our sins have been forgiven. The main difference should be our allegiance to Jesus should drastically alter our view of sin and its negative effects on ourContinue reading “How Are You Different?”
Walking With Jesus 