Have you experienced any storms lately in your life? Storms in your family? Storm in your health? Where do you go for help during the storms? If you belong to God and are one of His children (John 1:12) He will keep you safe in the middle of the storm. He won’t necessarily remove the storm or take you away from the storm but will keep you safe in the storm. He provides refuge for you until the storm passes…
Do you want God’s approval? You know He is the supreme creator of the universe, and He created in our DNA the need for His approval. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that He approves of you? To be accepted by Him? Would you like the right to be called His child? Good news! There is a way. Although God has created every person, not all are His children. Not all have that right to be called His child. So…
Would you like to pray a prayer for salvation, but don’t quite know what to say? You might use the following prayer. Lord God Almighty, the One who lives in the realm of eternity, the One who created me and loves me beyond my comprehension, the One who sent His Son who gave His life to atone for my sins, and to wash me…
Ordinary life Do you long for something that would change your normal Christian life into an extraordinary ordinary life? We want to be used by God doing something special, but when do we have the time, right? We are busy just living, getting through each day with all of its demands, activities, and schedules. Most of our lives are very ordinary, don’t you think? Even well-known personalities have ordinary lives. Doing common activities like eating, cleaning the house, shopping, going…
The Holy Spirit was sent to empower us to live a godly life. He has all we need for He brings it to us from the Father and the Son for our Monday mornings and every day. All We Need By His life in us, His Spirit in us, He has provided all we need to live rightly. It is His very life in us meeting all the requirements of life. Anything God asks of us He provides the means…
Do we believe the Bible? It says some amazing things about the believer’s life. Could they be true? Let’s explore some Bible references, some wisdom from the Bible. I will share a set of verses, verses that we have all read or heard for your consideration. Then, let’s take some time to make a decision about our belief in the Bible. Is it true? Let’s ask us the following questions: Are these words true? Do they say something to me? …
Do you have an exciting Christian walk, or does your Christian life feel empty, dull, and boring? Do you feel like Jesus, your shepherd, is far away and disconnected? Would you like to be one of His inner circle? Who belonged to His inner circle when He was on earth? His disciples, right? He had many followers, but few disciples. Many people followed Him when He performed miracles and healed their sick. However, when He started talking about going to the…
What is the key? The key to a wonderful life might surprise you. It is a mystery. What is it? It is not all about me, nor how God will make my life better or take it to the next level. It is about relinquishing, dying, repentance, and the cross. Luke 9:23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” That sounds…
Do you have a focused life? What or who might be clouding your vision causing your life to be out of focus? What is it focused on? A toddler’s view is out of focus. Her focus will become clearer as she matures. But, at this age it is all about me and now. It is impossible for her to see more than today. As adults, we can become so fixated on certain events or people that we can’t see clearly….
Trying to be a Christian Are you saying to God, “I’m really trying to be a Christian”? Do you find yourself getting discouraged with your Christian walk? Maybe you wish you could see more change in your life. You want to be better, but don’t know how. Do you feel like you are beating your head against a wall? Are you tired? What is the key? Is it for a limited few? His Power First of all, let me say…
