In Christ, we have a Good Shephard who's willing and glad to take care of us! He tells us in John 16:33 that we will encounter trouble in the world, but not to be discouraged because He has overcome the world. And all throughout scripture, God promises that we too are and will be overcomers, … Continue reading False Feelings
II Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Revelation 22:18-19 “For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If … Continue reading Course-Correcting
Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." For this blog, “Avoiding Problems with Purpose” the word problems will be referring to unnecessary temptation, conflict, and any carnality. God's people are called to faith and righteousness! Through Christ, our faith in God has power! (1stCor4:20) • The … Continue reading Avoiding Problems with Purpose
So many things are worth waiting for. But, it's only inside our times of patience where we have a chance to realize it. — The reflections there create anticipation, humility, and gratitude. The anticipation gets to imagine and savor thoughts of what it would be like to have whatever it is we're waiting … Continue reading Spiritual Birth Pains —Worth Waiting For: Personal Update
Where you set your foundation, as a Chrisitan, is everything! God has declared the way of salvation, and if we're a believer in His Word, we should align our footsteps, standings, and beliefs with what He says. He says that Jesus is the way, the truth, and THE Life. The only firm foundation and way to … Continue reading Building Righteousness
Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Or God and any idol. God is jealous to have us in entirety. He made us. He … Continue reading Counting the Cost — Living Sacrifice
Introduction • Why do we learn as Christians? It is great for growing in wise discernment. Learning as a Christian can be a form of strengthening our armor, but it is not our salvation as a human/soldier. It prepares you to battle the enemy. It prepares you to help your brothers and sisters. It welds away … Continue reading Discerning Signs and Wonders
God sees everything. All of us as people, all areas and places, and every activity happening in nature, and things that we take part in. And God's heart is always actively moving in anger against evil, and compassion for His creation. He is Spirit. The Spirit whose image we were made in, but have fallen … Continue reading Viewing Life the Way God Does
Spiritual Reminder I John 3:16 “By this we know love, because Christ laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” (assure to see each slide for context and information) Core Practices Are you all seeking unity in your heart, and having fellowship and conversations with … Continue reading Racial Healing
My last post before the pandemic began included a passage from James. Quote: James 4:13-16 “Comes now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your … Continue reading What Can We Learn from the Pandemic and Black Injustices?