The Eleventh Hour Is Not an Invitation to Become Bitter
Youve Been Going To Church For Years – But Are You Growing?
You’ve Been Going To Church For Years – But Are You Growing? Surely, it cannot be simply to attend a place of fellowship year after year, hear sermon after sermon, and remain exactly where we have always been. Scripture teaches us that we come together to encourage one another, sharpen one another, be edified, and […]
Lying Lips: What Pscyhcology Reveals and What Scripture Condemns
Lying Lips: What Scripture Condemns and Psychology Reveals “Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.” — Proverbs 12:22 KJV There are certain actions society immediately recognizes as wrong. Theft leaves something missing. Violence may leave an injury. Fraud can leave a financial trail. These things are visible, […]
When Restoration Comes, But Your Heart Is Still Remembering the Ruins
When Restoration Comes, But Your Heart Is Still Remembering the Ruins There is an unusual scene in Ezra 3: The foundation of the Temple has finally been laid again. After destruction, displacement, exile, and years of waiting, something that had been lost was beginning to live again. For many of the people, the response was immediate […]
ARE YOU CONFIDENT OR PRESUMPTUOUS?
Are You Confident Or Presumptuous? There can be a very thin line between confidence and presumption. Both can look bold, Both can sound certain. Both may cause a person to move when everyone else is standing still But they are not the same. Godly confidence is rooted in knowing God, trusting His character, obeying His […]
GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S FAVOUR ARE NOT THE SAME THING.
GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S FAVOUR ARE NOT THE SAME THING. Key Scriptures: John 3:16; Genesis 6:8–9; Proverbs 3:3–4; Esther 2:15–17; Luke 2:52 God’s love and God’s favor are often spoken about as though they are exactly the same. Because God loves us, we may assume that we should automatically receive every position, opportunity, possession or […]
NEGTIVITY OR DISCERNMENT?
NEGATIVITY OR DISCERNMENT? There is a growing tendency to classify every uncomfortable warning as “negativity.” We are encouraged to protect our peace, avoid negative conversations and distance ourselves from people who always expect something to go wrong. There is wisdom in refusing to live under fear, suspicion and constant pessimism. However, if we are not […]
BLUEPRINT OF INVESTMENT
BLUEPRINT OF INVESTMENT “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.” — Ecclesiastes 11:1 (AMPC) There is a common misconception that investment is merely about money. While financial stewardship certainly has its place, Scripture paints a far richer picture. According to God’s economy, investment is anything we intentionally sow […]
MISCONCEPTION OF FASTING
MISCONCEPTION OF FASTING Avoiding the “The skinny dry look” I wouldn’t call myself a “serial faster,” but when I say I’m going to fast, I commit. At the beginning of this year, I completed a 40-day fast. Now, if you were to look at me, you might not immediately assume that and that’s exactly where […]
Grace Is Not Permission: The Difference Between Ignorance and Willful Rebellion
Grace Is Not Permission: The Difference Between Ignorance and Willful Rebellion One of the most common statements heard today is: “If God could save Paul after he persecuted Christians, He can save anyone.” That statement is true. The grace of God is powerful enough to redeem even the worst sinner. However, there is an important […]