Are you walking in the Spirit? Or are you just scuffing your way through life? The Bible is clear when it comes to living the Christian life – without the help in leading, encouraging, and empowering of the Holy Spirit, we could never do what we are supposed to be doing in the way we […]

There is a trap into which we are subject to falling upon every setback or trial and that is the trap of Satan to make us think that we have done something or missed something that has caused God to let us have it. Often, we utter the words, if not audibly at least in […]

More than words of convenience are the words of the title taken from the book of Ecclesiastes, these are words of explanation of the view we need to take when we don’t understand what God is doing. Ecclesiastes 3:11 (ESV) — 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity […]

Anytime is a good time to assess your life and priorities, especially as we are bombarded by one thing after another which demands our attention. It’s easy to prioritize by fire, rather than by priority. Here’s what Jesus said: Matthew 6:33 (ESV) — 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and […]

We were made to give thanks to God, therefore whenever we take up our duty and allow thanksgiving to flow, we are fulfilling our purpose in life. Have you ever noticed how Psalm 100 describes our purpose? Psalm 100:1–5 (ESV) — 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the […]

Nobody wants to admit weakness. Nobody wants to be dependent upon another. Our pride makes us feel like if we just try hard enough, we can do anything. That attitude may sound like any red blooded American but in God’s way of doing things it’s a set up for failure as God provides strength in […]

Everyone could use a little power, or maybe a lot of power. As Jesus talked to His disciples on the night of His betrayal, He promised not to leave them comfortless (as orphans) or powerless, if you please. He promised that He would come to them. John 14:18 (ESV) — 18 I will not leave […]

One of the old hymns of the church written by Charles Wesley describes the desire to praise God, that even a thousand tongues to sing His praise is insufficient since He has caused us to triumph in His grace. O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God […]

You may have seen accounts of the distribution of Bibles to people in areas where Christians are persecuted. People are willing to walk for miles to get a copy of God’s word in their language, then they treasure it more than they would gold or precious jewels. Why? Because that is how precious having the […]

When is the last time you experienced joy? There are many things that trigger a sense of happiness, but joy runs much deeper. So much so that when the fruit of the spirit is described ,joy is next to the top of the list. Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) — 22 But the fruit of the Spirit […]