(NASB) Galatians 5:24 “Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Each Christian (those who belong to Christ) doing what God says to do, has a responsibility.  We have a work to do, we are not to ‘coast’ on our initial salvation (receiving Christ as our Savior […]

(NIV) Psalm 103:1-5 “PRAISE THE LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – 3who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5who […]

As this devotional has stated earlier this week, salvation is accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior…but that is only the first step… The next steps are to read, study and do what God’s word says to do. Daily salvation is experiencing the fruit of the Spirit in your life. Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness […]

How do you respond to the pressures of the moments in your day? Do you respond with a ‘fake’ attitude which others might see as godly? Do you respond to the pressures appropriately, but without an inner conviction coming from your love for God? How do you exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, honoring God […]

For those of you who like lists – here is an impressive list initiated by the Holy Spirit of God ~ actions which are to be lived out in your life. Salvation is the first step, only the first step…are you stuck there on that first step? My personal prayer may be one you want […]

In today’s world, acts of sin are seen in the movies, on TV, in video games and on the internet…even sexting is widespread. Jokes abound which include these acts of sin…and we laugh or chuckle. We might say we have never gotten ‘high’ or had too much to drink, or we have never cheated on […]

What causes conflict in your life?  Do you want to please God and to please yourself?  What does God’s word say about this dilemma, this conflict? (NASB) Galatians 5:16-18 “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh sets its desire against […]

Consider how you could pray using the following verses: (NASB) Galatians 1:3-5 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to […]

  Relationships are strengthened and God is honored when others are loved and encouraged through your attitude.  Generosity…how generous are you?  I am not referring to giving financially (although that is certainly commendable).  Generosity can be giving unconditional love to those who disappoint us or are unkind to us.  (NIV) Romans 12:13 “Share with God’s […]

  Salvation is wonderful and it starts with the first step of accepting Jesus as your Savior.  Salvation includes faith and repentance.  Salvation doesn’t stop there; we aren’t to park and not move forward.  Salvation leads to a transformed life.  What does your life ‘look’ like today?  Can you see any changes…say…from last year? (NASB) […]