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20-DAY CHALLENGE: LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (DAY-5)

JESUS GIVES US SOME VALUABLE ADVICE FOR LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN BIBLE PASSAGE: Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39) MEDITATION: … Continue reading

20 DAY CHALLENGE: LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (DAY-4)

“JEALOUSY” – A DESTROYER OF THE FULFILLMENT OF LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN BIBLE PASSAGE: Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. (John 4:36) MEDITATION: “Jealousy” is an emotion, but not a very good one to … Continue reading

20-DAY CHALLENGE: LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (DAY-3)

AS A CHRISTIAN, WHY WOULD I HAVE DOUBTS AND HOW DO I HANDLE THEM? BIBLE PASSAGE: What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. (John 2:11) MEDITATION: If you have been a Christian for some time, do … Continue reading

20-DAY CHALLENGE: LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (DAY-2)

AS A CHRISTIAN, HOW FAR HAVE I MOVED AWAY FROM PREVIOUS SINS? BIBLE PASSAGE: For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. (Galatians 2:18) MEDITATION: Whenever we receive the Lord’s salvation, if we are sincere about our decision, then we will start making changes in our lives. We … Continue reading

20-DAY CHALLENGE: LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (DAY-1)

HOW CAN CHRISTIANS RISE ABOVE THE THINGS THAT TRY TO DISCOURAGE US? BIBLE PASSAGE: My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel that there is some sin that you just cannot eliminate? At times you feel like Paul, who just couldn’t understand his own … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part-10)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part-10) THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – Difference between gifts of the Spirit and fruit of the Spirit:       – Gifts (are divided among believers).       – Fruit (should be evident in all believers – this is God’s expectation). – The idea here is that we should ‘bear fruit’ through the ‘use of … Continue reading

HARMONY OF THE HEART AND MIND ARE ESSENTIAL TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8) MEDITATION: Have you ever considered the difference between your mind and your brain? The relationship of the mind and the brain … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part-9)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part-9) GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT – (Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10-11) – Each Christian is given at least one gift. – (1 Corinthians 12:4-6) God holds us responsible for the way we use our gifts. – The gifts are given by the Holy Spirit.       – We do … Continue reading

COMPLAINTS OR CHEERFULNESS?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) MEDITATION: Would you agree that sometimes we complain when we really shouldn’t? We like for things to be (and remain in) a certain way, and when they aren’t, we start … Continue reading

PURSUING OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD IN ORDER TO ENJOY HIS BLESSINGS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about the kind of relationship you have with God? Some people view God as the Judge and themselves as the judged. That is true, but unfortunately they are overlooking the relationship God wants … Continue reading

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