Branch believers think independently of the vine. Jesus said in John chapter 15, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” Individually and corporately believers are part of the vine that is Jesus. As individuals, we make a decision to abide in Christ. This affects the whole body of believers for we are all part of the same vine. We all make…
Everyday life can get busy. Obligations, children’s activities, jobs, school, even church. Many times we fall into bed exhausted only to get up the next day and only to repeat the same. If only we had more time, more energy, and time to pray. How long has it been since you took time to pray? When do we have time for a conversation with God? He wants a close relationship with us daily. Most prayers are only quick petitions for…
The few, the humble, the poor…that sounds the opposite of a goal-driven, successful life, does it not? Why would we want to be one of the few, the humble, the poor? Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 God, I need You. I am poor in spirit. Can you say that with me? Or are you doing alright on your own? Why do we have to be poor to receive…
You have a destiny. What is your destiny? God predestined each of us to a new a beautiful life. Ephesians 1:4-5 “…even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love, he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:11 “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to…
Supernatural World God exists in a supernatural world with supernatural power and supernatural sense. We live in a natural world with limited power and common sense. It can be difficult to imagine or believe in the supernatural. We try to do better, be better when what we need is a fresh start, a new life. A supernatural life. We might find it within our abilities to worship God. That is because God placed within us the need to worship a…
Jesus Slept Jesus slept during a severe storm. His disciples were shocked that He would sleep while they were in such danger. They had not yet become that close to Him that they knew if He rested, they too, could rest. That they could rest knowing He would protect them. Childlike Trust How secure are you in your relationship with God? How well do you know Him? Do you rest in Him? Do you know that He cares for you?…
God is the only one that can bring freedom from spiritual darkness completely. The darkness of untruths, such as, the untruth that we are responsible for living the Christian life the best we can. My Spiritual Darkness Why did God touch my heart? I don’t know, but when I was wandering in my dark world attempting to live this Christian life, He reached across the vastness of space, across our solar system, and around the world to touch my heart….
Reckless abandonment is simply leaving all in God’s care. It is giving it to Him with no strings attached. Trusting God to know what is best. Trusting God to provide for all we need. Sometimes it is difficult to abandon and relinquish when all around you is in upheaval when you are out of your comfort zone for very long. Unless we have a sure faith in God we might find it difficult to trust Him. During the trying times…
As I promised, here is the one thing I must have. So what is it that I must have? There is really only one thing I must have. Only one thing I need. I need a truth that will endure. I need a truth that will be there Monday morning. I need a truth that will be there when I don’t feel spiritual. I need a truth that will be there in the good times. I need a truth that…
What does feet washing have to do with Christianity? Have you washed any feet lately? I mean other than your own or your children’s feet. What do I mean? Now, what about feet washing? John 13:1-17 Jesus washed His disciples’ feet. In their country, during that time people walked dusty roads in sandals or barefoot. Their feet got dirty. The polite thing to do when you had company was to offer to wash their feet. What was Jesus teaching them?…
