“I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true.” (John 5:30-31 NKJV) What is “self?” Can “self” be the essenceContinue reading “What Is Self?”
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Living Successfully
“’…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. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.’” (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT) These verses have beenContinue reading “Living Successfully”
What Do You Think of Christ?
“For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up His life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.” (Ephesians 5:25 NLT) Everything we do, say, or think adds to or detracts from the painting our life displays, in terms ofContinue reading “What Do You Think of Christ?”
Satan’s Target
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 NLT) It’s extremely frightening when you consider you’re losing your memory. How so? Your memories, on some level, constitute the person you are. We operate fromContinue reading “Satan’s Target”
When We Lie to Ourselves
“I weep with sorrow, encourage me by Your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing Your instructions.” (Psalm 119:28-29 NLT) About what do you tend to lie to yourself the most? Do words like: “Just this once.” Or “This will be the last time, Lord, I promise!” sound familiar?Continue reading “When We Lie to Ourselves”
How Close Are You to God?
“When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for another 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. Enoch lived 365 years, walking in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him.” (GenesisContinue reading “How Close Are You to God?”
Living Your Best Life Now
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him.” (Romans 12:1 NLT) Have you come to understandContinue reading “Living Your Best Life Now”
Where Lies Your Love?
“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) We worship what we love! Yet far too often what we worship reflects a greater love for ourselves than for God. In Romans 12:1Continue reading “Where Lies Your Love?”
Your Soul Has a Shepherd
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” (Psalm 23:1 NLT) If you’re a Jesus follower your soul has a Shepherd. What does that mean? Why should it matter to us that we have a Shepherd? Why do we need a Shepherd? These and many other questions come to mind as IContinue reading “Your Soul Has a Shepherd”
Are You Able?
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NLT) If you’ve been around church or Jesus followers for any length of time you’ve likely read or heard the above verse. IfContinue reading “Are You Able?”
Walking With Jesus 