Don’t be discouraged when God’s answers don’t come as quickly as you want — He is up to something good. Luke 18:1-8 One of the most difficult aspects of prayer is perseverance. Not only do our newly made commitments to be more consistent often fail; our willingness to continue petitioning the Lord also tends to …
“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:15) In Revelation, a surprising group standing under the judgment includes those who have been duped by religion. These are church members. They have religion, but they don’t have Jesus Christ. They have been baptized. They …
It is Important to read a portion of the God’s Word every day! God’s Word is your spiritual food. Just as you wouldn’t go days between meals physically – neither should you spiritually! God’s Word is a light to make your way in this dark world. The amount of reading isn’t as important as that …
May we live with the freedom, peace, and joy Jesus died to give us! Romans 8:31-34 Throughout life, there will be times when our sins and failures might lead us to conclude that God is disappointed or angry with us. When that happens, we need to fix our eyes on the truth of Scripture and …
Wise men will still seek Jesus! Text: Matthew 2:9-11 The wisest thing you can do at Christmastime, or any time, is to worship Jesus. That is the bottom of all bottom lines. The wisest thing anybody could ever do is simply worship the Lord Jesus Christ. There are a lot of people who want the …
Disobeying God leads to suffering, but following Him brings good into our life. Galatians 6:1-10 Do you ever feel that God’s commands are restrictive and oppressive? This is a common attitude in our culture, but it’s not one that believers should have. Our heavenly Father’s commands are for our good. They train us in righteousness …
Now is the time to decide where you will spend eternity! Luke 16:19-31 Death is inevitable, but most people give that reality little thought until it’s too late. Now is the time to think seriously about what follows our earthly existence—while we still have the opportunity to make a decision that will affect our ultimate …
Comparing ourselves with others leads to destructive thought patterns. 1 Samuel 18:5-16 We all have desires and hopes for life. But our plans aren’t always God’s will, and the things we see others experiencing may not be what He has in store for us. We must be careful not to compare ourselves with anyone else …
Exodus 33:15-16 “And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from …
God is a perfect Father, whose love and care for us are constant. Matthew 6:9-13 When Christ taught His disciples to pray, He began by addressing God as “Our Father.” All of us who’ve been born again into God’s household have this same right. Since our concept of the heavenly Father is limited by our …
