Paul warned the elders of the church in Ephesus, "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:29) Paul was genuinely concerned about false teaching, coming... Continue Reading →
He Is There
As GOD’S children, while travelling toward the Promised Land, we are blessed to be able to communicate with Him and seek His guidance. In those moments when we feel completely helpless, He is there. “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry.” Psalm 34:15
Growth Thoughts
When people are facing trials in life, I’ve come to learn that statements such as, “I knew this would happen” “You should have done this” “Why didn’t you take that away” “This is what I would have done” “Try not to worry” etc… are NOT HELPFUL. BTW I’ve been guilty of these statements. I have... Continue Reading →
Faith requires action; otherwise, it is lifeless…
Was the building and boarding of the Ark essential for the salvation of Noah and his family, or were they saved the moment they believed that God would save them? Consider the following, GOD said to Noah, "I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife,... Continue Reading →
The Divine Blessing of Children
“Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” Psalm 127:3 Heritage, in this context, is understood as the status, condition, or character one inherits by birth within a particular family or social class. This status, condition, or character is considered to be that of the Lord,... Continue Reading →
What Shall I Choose?
“Whosoever committeth sin also transgresses the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1st John 3:4 To transgress is to go beyond a boundary. The transgression that ends in sin occurs when one exceeds what God has permitted. It is a violation of God’s law. The necessity for one to go beyond the... Continue Reading →
Praying with Perseverance and Supplication for the Body of Believers
Personal responsibility in our prayer life is vital to success in our spiritual warfare. Likewise, is the duty to pray for one another. Our prayers have the potential to strengthen our fellow soldiers march in the Lord's army. Paul urges us to pray with perseverance and supplication for the whole body of believers. While we... Continue Reading →
Just Do The Right Thing Because It Is Right
Are we more concerned with the praise of man or the praise of GOD? If we preoccupy ourselves with self promotion and worrying about what others think, we will miss the mark in being what GOD wants us to be. I have found true satisfaction in self-sacrifice. There is a genuine sense of peace that... Continue Reading →
Do not prevent patience from completing its work
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers’ temptations, knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” (James 1:2-4) By allowing patience to have its perfect work, one will find themselves lacking nothing. Yet,... Continue Reading →
Why Repentance and Not Baptism?
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:38 Regarding this verse, many suggest that repentance is the key to forgiveness and not baptism. I agree that repentance... Continue Reading →
