Today, I am sharing a story and instruction from Rosalind Goforth, a missionary to China. Hope you are encouraged to stand against the temptations of…
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If you were to ask believers what they would want from their prayer lives, they might say “to get ahold of God and recieve answers!”…
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There is just something often hard to explain about walking with Jesus every day. For the unbeliever, it may be hard to imagine the kind of life that comes with serving the Lord. Each day however walking in the light of Jesus results in an abundant life now and eternally!
Prayer is one of the most important aspects of a believer's life. The opportunity that God has given to us to enter into the throne…
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Imitating Christ in our love is displayed by our willingness to give ourselves to serve others in worship to God!
There seems to be a theme that is consistent through many of the messages, blog posts, and articles that have been shared lately. It is a theme that may be a product of what we are experiencing in the world today, or it could be what God is speaking to the church. Regardless, I believe that God's desire is for us to realign our soul with Him on a regular basis.
In the book of Ephesians from the Bible, Paul challenges believers to live a life worthy of the calling. To do so means that we…
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Attending the funeral of a friend today, I was reminded of the most important characteristics of his life. Characteristics that made an impact on his…
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There is no way that our limited comprehension could understand all that God knows and does. We are limited by our human capacity to understand every detail of God's knowledge and plan. Regardless of how far our technological advances go, they will pale in comparison to God's unlimited capabilities.
On this Valentine's day, there is much talk about love! As a result, there will be a lot of flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and expressions of love that will be given. It is a reminder to us of the incredible opportunity we have to be in a relationship with that special someone! But the key to a healthy relationship is not the gifts, but the way that we talk with one another!
I want to share a quick story and some reminders for those who may be struggling with life issues. This story is a reminder that is foundational for believers that trust in God with their lives. For those who are not believers, it becomes far more challenging to face the challenges of life.
The church is facing some overwhelming challenges. At the same time, the church often finds itself in the weeds. Dealing with things that will not matter in light of eternity.
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:2–4 (ESV)
In our pursuit of happiness, are we pursuing the right things?
In preparing for a message that I will be preaching this coming Wednesday night, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you concerning triumph…
Yet, the angel tells Mary to not be afraid. I have often asked myself, how would Mary have dealt with her fear? Did she have relapses of fear in the days that followed this encounter?
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, (James 1:2 (ESV)). When faced with the difficulties life throws at us…
"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the…