BIBLE PASSAGE: We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. (2 Thessalonians 1:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about thanking God for others? I don’t mean just being thankful … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” (Psalm 50:10) MEDITATION: Our God is able to meet all of our needs, because He is the Creator of all things. Since He created us, He knows what we need better than we do. Our “wants” are always … Continue reading
Think about this: God has blessed America into a ‘state of complacency’. Complacency was not His plan, but it is an example of how people can distort what God has provided for good. His blessings were intended to draw us closer to Him, and not to develop a lack of appreciation for what He has … Continue reading
Joint Ministry (Acts 18:1-19:10) Question: Does God expect the clergy to do all the work? – No, He calls on all believers to participate. Note: Many believers are not sure where they should serve; some are not willing to sacrifice any of their time. Note: In our world today, many believers are … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. (Romans 4:16) MEDITATION: There are almost six … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6) MEDITATION: It is amazing how some people have an unbelieving mindset when it comes to Jesus, His existence, His sacrifice, and His … Continue reading
DEALING WITH PREJUDICES. Prejudices: An area where some Christians struggle, but need to overcome. Question: What are some things that cause prejudices? – Passed down from parents – Bad experiences – Lack of knowledge about the other person – Pre-conceived opinions – A tendency to judge all people as a group based on the actions … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Matthew … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: It is You alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before You when you are angry? From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet. (Psalm 76:7-8) MEDITATION: Does God judge nations for evilness, corruption, and worshiping anything other than Him? Yes He does! When He brought the … Continue reading
ADVERSITY (5 of 5): Adversity will affect us all at some point in our lives. Our third response to adversity, should NOT be to live for Christ in our own efforts, but to realize that Christ must live in us through the power of His Holy Spirit (Galatians 2:20). 14. Adversity can be: God’s call … Continue reading