BIBLE PASSAGE: Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) MEDITATION: Just to be clear, ‘true’ followers of Jesus Christ do not have a “holier than thou” attitude. No true Christian looks down their nose at non-Christians, nor does he … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) MEDITATION: The devil may be powerful, but God is all powerful (omnipotent). The kingdom does not belong to Satan. It belongs to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. (1 Thessalonians 4:14) MEDITATION: Jesus was not a divine man; He was not a human God; He was the God-man; perfect humanity and perfect Deity. How do … Continue reading
Adversity will affect us all at some point in our lives. It can come in a variety of ways: • Jobs • Finances • Health • Families (kids, parents, relatives) • External sources Adversity is defined as: Trouble, affliction, opposition, chastening, anguish, testing, or tribulation. It often comes in multiples (several trials at once). It … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” (1 Peter 4:12) MEDITATION: Has something bad ever happened to you that caused you to think something like this: “What did I do? I must have … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15) MEDITATION: When a reporter interviews a pastor, he may ask, “Do you … Continue reading
As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is being Service (Project Oriented) and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Alert and sensitive to people around them who are in need and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2) MEDITATION: Let’s be honest, sometimes we have to admit that it’s hard to “consider it all joy”. Sometimes we complain and rather than being humbly grateful, we get grumpily hateful. We may be living our life … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16) MEDITATION: Think back to the time when you were a kid playing outside. There were many games we played such as tag, red rover, hide and seek, etc. Sometimes we would even … Continue reading
As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Teaching and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. In essence, all believers become teachers by default. We teach others: – through our habits, our words, … Continue reading