“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” 1st Peter 1:3 Being born again does nothing to our fleshly body. Our new birth should result in us using our... Continue Reading →
In Mark 10:17 a rich young ruler expressed a desire to follow Jesus. He asked, “Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” There is no greater goal that one could have than to be an heir to eternal life. The young man asked Good Master, what shall I do? Jesus... Continue Reading →
Such a beautiful picture of church fellowship, work, love, kindness and growth. Acts 2:42-47 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed... Continue Reading →
What did you accomplish? What task did you complete that was so important? The time you spend cannot be redeemed. What did you spend it on? Make sacrifices when you can. Make sacrifices when you can’t. Life is always busy. There will always be something going on. Step back and evaluate, what is it that... Continue Reading →
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 Those in the churches of Galatia had experienced freedom in Christ. Certain ones had come in among them seeking to destroy the liberty they had found in Christ. Paul... Continue Reading →
Most, if not all toxic traits employed in our life are based upon how we allow other people to influence us. Pride, while to one extreme it focuses on self, is often fueled by our fear of how others see us. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks of praying, fasting, and giving to... Continue Reading →
After the death of Joshua and his generation, “...there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD or the work that he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10) The fruit of ignorance is found in the verses that follow. “…the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the... Continue Reading →
14 practical lessons I have learned in life that may aid another in caring for their own emotional and mental health. #1 Bottling up your feelings and consistently trying to please others will leave you emotionally and physically exhausted. #2 Trying to build a bridge of peace when another does not desire peace will never... Continue Reading →
Regarding the city of Nineveh, GOD charged Jonah, “preach to it the message that I tell you...” (Jonah 3:2) GOD instructed Jeremiah: “...Stand in the court of the LORD'S house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD'S house, ALL THE WORDS THAT I COMMAND THEE TO SPEAK... Continue Reading →
"Now you Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but your inward part is full of greed and wickedness.” Luke 11:39 Many of the Pharisees were careful to maintain an outward appearance that suggested moral and religious cleanliness. Yet, their hearts were full of greed and wickedness, making them hypocrites. What could... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 