The Importance of Giving (Part I)
God is a giver and from the beginning of Creation, we see Him continually giving as He ordered and created the earth. …
Unncessary Attachments (Part III)
Sometimes, we tend to attach ourselves to the past because we don’t know how to move forward. That is an unnecessary attachment that can cause repeated disappointments and will not produce good fruit. …
Unnecessary Attachments (Part II)
Sometimes we confuse being attached to someone with being committed to them. Jesus walked with His disciples for 3 1/2 years. He was committed to them from day one, but He didn’t allow ungodly attachments in His relationships. His relationship with His disciples changed over time. The truth is that commitment looks different in different seasons and so should the attachments.
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Unnecessary Attachments (Part I)
As I was making one of my many Amazon purchases this week, I realized how dependent I have become on this form of digital shopping. It’s hard to remember the time that I actually had to wait and not have the item right away. Similarly, we create unnecessary spiritual and emotional attachments and we tell ourselves that we can’t live without them. …
The Lord’s Supply of Hope
While we live in a world that is desperate for hope, the scripture teaches us how to abound in hope! …
Psalm 19
Psalm 19 has treasures of truth that we can meditate on. This passage is about God’s glory, and the importance of His word and His laws. It also discusses our desperate need to stay away from error and presumptuous sins. This is a good chapter to meditate on and to ask the Holy Spirit tor reveal His truth to us! …
The Temple of God
While many see the temple of God as a building, the New Testament tells us about God’s everlasting temple! …
Living in the Joy of the Lord
Are you a goal oriented-person? Do you tend to focus on your goals to the point that you miss out on enjoying your life everyday!? The Lord’s joy is available should we choose to receive it! …
Unless the Lord Builds…
Are you stressed? Are you able to get the rest you need? Who is in charge of building your life? In our culture, people are expected to be in charge of building their lives, and in the process they take on heavy burdens. However, the scripture teaches us a different approach to life! …
The Romance of Ministry (Part III)
Jesus had never envisioned for ministry to be associated with fame and notoriety. To the contrary, Jesus trained His disciples to face rejection, accusation, and persecution and to continue to advance the Kingdom of God in the midst of it. Ministry was never meant to be about individuals but about the Kingdom of God! …