Following Christ, means walking through the narrow gate and taking a difficult path. Teachings that require little to no sacrifice, sin that is overlooked, problems being ignored, and encouraging people to live however they want, only to gather and be told how wonderful they are, is not Biblical. There is clearly a standard set forth... Continue Reading →
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33 The ability to be victorious against our greatest enemy is found in Christ alone. While the world is full of trouble, in Christ,... Continue Reading →
As a result of the consequences Israel was facing for their sin, they asked Moses to pray for them, “So Moses prayed for the people…”Numbers 21:7 Moses had every reason not to pray for the people. Moses could have held bitterness in his heart over the events that occurred earlier in Kadesh. While he was... Continue Reading →
Change is essential if we are to be prepared to meet God. This is not just about stopping a specific sin; it is about completely changing who we are. It will be obvious if serving God is our top priority, evident in the choices we make. There is nothing wrong with enjoying God’s creation or... Continue Reading →
“Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you.” (1st John 3:13) Jesus warned His disciples to anticipate this response from the world in John 15:18-25. “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet... Continue Reading →
The phrase “love one another” is something that will be seen in those who are of Christ. In 1st John 3:12, John speaks of Cain… saying “Not as Cain….” The charge is to love one another, “Not as Cain…” Cain is the contrast of what it looks like to love one another. He was “of... Continue Reading →
The WAY will stay. Walk with the one who knows the way and is the WAY. He will never leave you or forsake you. The WAY will stay. Amid trouble, heartaches and mistakes. The WAY will stay. He will help when trouble comes, provide comfort when heartache is near and by His blood... Continue Reading →
A Christlike attitude can motivate those who need forgiveness to seek it. Acts 7 What a remarkable example of boldness to speak the truth at all costs and then to follow with a willingness to have a forgiving heart toward those who were killing him, even though they did not ask or felt as though... Continue Reading →
“Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him and set him in the midst of them and said, Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:1-3 The disciples were... Continue Reading →
A spirit of compromise has invaded our Christian culture. Fear that if we do not keep up with the times and be politically correct we are going to be silenced or fail to grow as a church; therefore, an effort is made to make it more accommodative, inclusive and convenient. Rather than improving the spiritual... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 