When the churches of Judea which were in Christ, heard that Paul who formerly persecuted the church was now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy, GOD was glorified. (Galatians 1:22-24) The power of the Gospel caused the people to glorify GOD in Paul. Not Paul the man but rather the transforming power that... Continue Reading →
Let the mind of Christ be your mind too.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look not to his own interests, butrather to the interests of others.Philippians 2:3-4 (This is the mind of Christ. How dramatic of a change would we see in society if we let the mind of... Continue Reading →
Accountability
These thoughts are for my personal growth, maybe you will find them helpful too.Accountability is hard. It means that I am taking ownership of my choices and subsequent actions. It seems much easier, at least in the moment, if I can shift the blame elsewhere. Someone else or something else, but not me. When we... Continue Reading →
When my zeal for Christ grows weak, LORD take me to Calvary.
If you identify as a Christian but find your zeal for Christ weak at times, you are not alone. I have been there more often than I would like. The cross of Christ should motivate me to live for Him with excitement. I should be eager to follow Him and share the Good News of... Continue Reading →
Desire Plus Diligence Equals Success
“The soul of a lazy man desires and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.”Proverbs 13:4 A desire for growth is to be commended. Where there is no desire for growth, there will be none. But desire alone does not produce results. Want, without action, at best leaves us stationary... Continue Reading →
Providential Irony
GOD said to Abram, “Know of a surety, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.” Genesis... Continue Reading →
Providential Deliverance
Pharaoh’s plans to hinder the growth of Israel, was halted by the great faith of two Hebrew midwives named Shiphrah and Puah. These great women of faith chose to fear GOD rather than man. (Exodus 1:15-21) However, being resolute regarding his evil desire, Pharaoh commanded his people, saying, “Every son that is born, ye shall... Continue Reading →
“Time” (Be Intentional)
Every second of every day, time is spent and cannot be refunded. Whatever we purchased with our time, is what we have. At the end of this day, I can look back and see what purchases I made with my time. If tomorrow I am unhappy with what I bought, I cannot take it back... Continue Reading →
Jesus will secure our boat in the storm…
“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come... Continue Reading →
Immerse and Invest In That Which Endures Forever
Being immersed in the word of GOD means to be completely invested in the inspired mind of GOD. The words found in the Bible are GOD Breathed, they are profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and instruction in righteousness, that the man of GOD may be complete and thoroughly furnished unto all good works.... Continue Reading →
