How To Deal With Conflict
Conflict will come and we may respond with anger or say things we shouldn’t. But, Scripture gives us direction on how to get through those times. We can rejoice during hard times, if we keep our focus on the big picture.God knows! Just give it to Him and the peace of God will come in, which will lead to right thinking and right living. Can you live it?
The Danger Of Pride
Pride is self-worship and it is our biggest deception. If we could remember that everything we have is a gift from God, because of how good He is, then all pride would be gone. Let’s humble ourselves, not get caught up in the pride of life, but get caught up in Eternal Life, and be blessed by God.
We Want The Best For Our Children
We all want to give the best to our children. And, what is that? The best gift we can give to our children is the message of Jesus Christ. Yes, it is important to prepare them for the future with a good education, to get a good job, and to be able to take care of their own families when the time comes. But, the most important gift is to prepare them for an eternity with Jesus Christ. We cannot go wrong when…
Be Like Jesus And Be Moved By Compassion
If you’re not spreading God’s Truth outside the church, someone else will be spreading their idea of truth. You need to reach those in your own neighborhood, those in your own backyard, and those in your own community. Don’t forget about the love and compassion that Jesus showed you as you reach out to them. When you are consistent with your love and moved by compassion, good things begin to happen.
Is Your All On The Altar
What would you do if God told you to give up the one thing that was the most important thing in your life? The one thing that takes the place of God being number 1 in your life. If God told you to let it go, would you?
The Good That Comes When God Says No
Were you planning on marrying someone and God said no? Did you get accepted for a job, but God said no? Did you find the perfect house to buy, but God said no? How did you handle it when God said no? Don’t let God’s no, stop you. Keep trusting and praising the Lord. Give God the Glory. Humble yourself because when God says no, something greater is coming!
The Freedom From Discouragement
Suffering is real! Sometimes suffering comes in and brings with it, discouragement. But, all the suffering we are going through does not compare to the glory that awaits us. When we get bad news. . . .focus on the glory. When the job is terminated and the money isn’t there. . . .focus on the glory. No matter what we’re going through. . . .focus on the glory. We have something greater ahead. Our adoption will be complete! We will…
Christ Has Risen
The Resurrection is the crown jewel of everything that happened in Jesus’ life. Because of the Resurrection, we don’t fear death for we will be raised to be with Jesus in Glory. Because of the Resurrection, we were made righteous. We were on our way to hell, but Jesus made us new. The same Power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. . . . .the Resurrection Power! Thank God for the Resurrection! He is risen!
The Cross: Where Justice Meets Love
God takes sin seriously. He detests sin. The torture, the pain, the humiliation our Lord and Savior suffered. . .Why? There needed to be a sacrifice. There was nothing we could do to pay the price. That’s why God sent His Son. Justice demanded an answer. . .but Love gave it! Justice called for death. . .but we received Love. The gift of Love! Thank God for the cross!
The Humanity Of Christ
Jesus came in the flesh and humanity to identify with us. All the sufferings Jesus went through makes Him able to understand what we are going through. He came to earth to be like us, so eventually we could be like Him. Each day we long to be more like Christ. No matter what you’re going through, remember He is there for you in His humanity. Celebrate the humanity of Christ. He understands!