“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 →
“The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it (the fear of the LORD) shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.” NKJV... Continue Reading →
On October 21st 1805 in the Battle of Trafalgar the British fleet led by Horatio Nelson defeated the combined forces of Spain and France. This was significant because had the British fleet been defeated it would have cleared the way at this time for a Napoleon led British invasion. A young naval lieutenant was chosen... Continue Reading →
As children of GOD, we can be confident that in Christ, we have assurance of our soul’s safe keeping. There is no peace found in a relationship where the one to whom we have entrusted our most valuable possession, that being our soul, is ready and willing to discard or cast it into the fires... Continue Reading →
Assurance for the child of GOD is essential to live in peace and joy. Living in fear can be a great help or hindrance depending on our perspective. If, by living in fear, we mean, we live based on our reverence for GOD, that is certainly beneficial. However, if we are influenced by fearfulness in... Continue Reading →
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