Truth With Love

“When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped Him. ‘You really are the Son of God!’ they exclaimed.” (Matthew 14:32-33 NLT) On many levels the love of God is validated and enabled to be seen more clearly in and through the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus. ForContinue reading “Truth With Love”

Are You Equipped?

“I am the Lord; there is no other God. I have equipped you for battle, though you don’t even know Me, so all the world from east to west will know there is no other God. I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:5 NLT) This verse from the Prophet Isaiah givesContinue reading “Are You Equipped?”

Praise Him! Praise Him!

“Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds! Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.” (Psalm 148:4-6 NLT) As a new believer it wasn’t unusual toContinue reading “Praise Him! Praise Him!”

True Grace

“I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.” (1 PeterContinue reading “True Grace”

Are You Trying to Atone for Your Own Sin?

“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” (Romans 5:10-11 KJV) FriendshipContinue reading “Are You Trying to Atone for Your Own Sin?”

Your Truth?

“Pilate said, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus responded, ‘You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is truth.’ ‘What is truth?’ Pilate asked.” (John 17:37-38a NLT) Truth is not relative to circumstance,Continue reading “Your Truth?”

Are You Ready?

“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ dies once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Are You Ready?”

What Kind of Christian Are You?

“If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement. Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.” (2 John 10-11 NLT) There are those in our churches and who attend our gatherings whoContinue reading “What Kind of Christian Are You?”

What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

“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. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” (Romans 8:5-6 NLT) EveryoneContinue reading “What Story Are You Telling Yourself?”