"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
Category: Scripture / Doctrine
"God wants an intimate relationship with us. He is not a God who is far away; he is the God who has made us his dwelling place. We are the temple of the Lord...He comes and makes his home in us. He could not be any closer. To talk to God, we don't have to … Continue reading Be Still And Know
Jesus is Christ, the Son of the Living God. Hey, eye-rollers! Yeah, you. How many of you rolled your eyes with reading that statement. Raise your hands! How many of you stopped reading altogether? I would say, "Raise your hands!" but you didn't stick around for the rest of this discussion. It's amazing how that … Continue reading Bold Proclamations
"Not being bad" does not equal "Being good." A common theme in recent discussions with friends is that if we're not bad, we'll go to heaven. Don't lie, cheat, steal, etc. and you'll enter heaven. That's simply not the case. Why? Because "not being bad" does not equal "being good." "Being righteous" equals "Being good." … Continue reading “Not being bad” does not equal “Being Good”
"To love something is to see in it the hope of the promise that are in it, which our cynical, tired selves cannot see but which by God's grace we can see... "So when God in the Bible tells us that we are to love our enemies, he is not telling us to love what … Continue reading Love = Growing The Good Things
"The problem with dying to myself is that it's so daily. I have to make the choice over and over again. I can live for myself or I can live for Christ, which means picking up my cross -- at the drugstore, at the gas pump, in my living room, in traffic. "Not only must … Continue reading Dying to Myself
"How you can face eternity with confidence" by Jack Graham ~Shared by Evelyn Johnson, August 2016 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) A World War II chaplain told the story of a young man he encountered on … Continue reading “Then yes, son. You will live.”
“Tell me about yourself.” “What 3 words would your friends use to describe you?” Have you been asked these questions during an interview? Wonder why? The interviewer wants to know a whole lot more about your level of self-awareness, and less about the exact answers to these questions. What’s your self-concept? So many are absolutely … Continue reading What’s your self-concept?
"Christians are concerned about the direction of our country and the world. Many feel an honorable passion for their ideas for a political solution. Christian citizens have a right to their opinions, even strong persuasions, provided they are not contrary to scripture. Participation in the political process is not the role of the church. The … Continue reading Politics on our Knees
One doesn’t become holy when he walks thru Heaven’s gates. He must be holy to even gain entry. We must be holy now. Be holy now! “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified… For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” 1 Thessalonians 4
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are … Continue reading “Overcome evil with good”: Romans 12
Be Strong & Courageous! 