Sometimes, it hurts to hear what we need to know. But God loves us too much to let us go our own ways. Listen to what God saysNASB Revelation 3:19 “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.” Isn’t this interesting… God is telling the followers of Christ to repent. […]
For what reason do you give money to your church or a charitable organization? Is it to make you “look good”? Is it to make you “feel good”? Is it because you are expected to give… a little something?What is your motive for giving? You may think, I don’t have enough money to live on […]
How are we to give money and gifts to God? With a great attitude of gratitude. With a smile. What does God say?NASB 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Giving gifts to God is […]
“Loving others” sounds so – pious. And to others, it sounds trite. It’s really easy to say… yet much harder to do at times, isn’t it? As followers of Christ Jesus, how are we to love others? With an “I’ll pray for you” and get on with our day? Or, we give fluffy words of […]
John 3:16 is a well-known verse. Many have come to understand their need of Jesus as their Savior because of this verse. Follower of Christ ~ You have experienced John 3:16! “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting […]
A mask covers, it hides true identity.Remove the mask and others can see who is really there, facial features and expressions are exposed. Jesus was invited to lunch by an unnamed Pharisee. They entered the house and Jesus sat down at the table. The Pharisee was surprised that Jesus didn’t ceremonially wash Himself before the […]
As you begin a new year ~ upon what will you focus? You can choose to focus on your wants, your feelings and emotions, your circumstances or people – all in a negative way. What a miserable way to go through life!Misery produces – misery! Will you join me in beginning this New Year of […]
As we see 2019 end, the anticipation for 2020 is beckoning us on… Many people write out their New Year’s resolutions. They resolve to change… but real change can’t happen on the outside, it must come from within. Within are the motives and thoughts which find expression in our words and actions. What does God […]
As this year of 2019 comes to a close… perhaps some reflection is needed in our lives. NASB Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all timesAnd a brother is born for adversity.” To have friends, you must be a friend. No matter our feelings or our circumstances – followers of Christ, we are to love […]
Do you treasure your circumstances at the end of your day? Pondering, thinking about how the living God blessed you? Mary, the mother of Jesus, pondered, treasured the circumstances God brought into her life, throughout her lifetime. After Jesus was born, and after shepherds came telling what they had seen and heard, Mary treasured all […]