Understanding who I am without Christ is essential to appreciating His sacrifice for me. I am helpless without Christ. I am weak and an enemy of God without Jesus. Unless I accept my standing without Christ, the cross will not impact my life as it should. Consider Romans 5:6-11
Building trust is a building process…
Building a home is not immediate, it requires time, effort, and investment. To build a sturdy home, one must use the right materials. In the same way, building trust in a marriage does not just happen; it demands time, effort, and the right 'materials.' This process starts during the time spent together before marriage. When... Continue Reading →
Job 37:16
“Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?” Job 37:16 KJV
Brightly beams our Father’s Mercy
Brightly beams our Father’s mercy From His lighthouse evermore, But to us He gives the keeping Of the lights along the shore. Lyrics: P. P. Bliss (1871)
A sign of GOD’S promise to the earth.
“I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.” Genesis 9:13 NKJV
GOD SAID, GOD CALLED
“Then God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear"; and it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:9-10 NKJV
Valuing Others Over Self
Viewing oneself as the most important individual in a setting and concentrating only on one's own interests leads a path of selfishness. However, placing others' needs before our own eliminates selfish motives and vanity. Developing the trait of humility is essential in learning the importance of valuing others above oneself. When we stop caring about... Continue Reading →
Cultivating Mutual Appreciation in Your Church
(NKJV) “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another…” Romans 12:10 If every member of a local church adheres to the practice of preferring one another, feelings of neglect or lack of appreciation would disappear. In honor, giving preference means, someone will always make you feel valued,... Continue Reading →
New Life in Christ: Growth After Salvation
“…Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthian’s hearing believed, and were baptized.” Acts 18:8. “And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.” Acts 18:11. The Corinthians heard, believed, and were baptized. Paul spent 18... Continue Reading →
Born Again: Access To GOD’S Inheritance
Paul lists several behaviors that could disqualify one from inheriting the Kingdom of God. Although this list is not exhaustive, these actions, along with others mentioned in Galatians 5 as "works of the flesh," result in loss of the inheritance. Being born again in Christ is best because, in our former state, we are not... Continue Reading →
