Storms come and go. But one thing is certain; they do come. II Timothy 3:12 declares, “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutions.” Since storms are inevitable, we better know not only how to weather them, but how to come out on top. Why does it seem that when we make decisions to live godly, to apply the Word, that “all hell breaks loose”? Jesus told us why. He said,…
The old statement, “Idle time is the devil’s play ground,” is not found in the Bible. But it certainly is relevant. There is a great danger in becoming complacent spiritually. We are living in perilous times and there are many pitfalls arrayed against our lives by the enemy. In Matthew 10:13 (Message) Jesus said, “Stay alert. This is a hazardous work I am assigning you. You are going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so…
There are two basic needs of all humans, to be loved and to love. Why is it that so many relationships continue to fail in our culture? Why are Christian marriages falling apart? Why has the Body of Christ struggled to maintain unity and fulfill the great commission? The answer is the failure to develop and walk in the God-kind of love. In Matthew 24:12, Jesus declared one of the signs of the last days, “And…
We need to be stirred. We need to be exhorted to keep our eyes on the Word of God. The world around us grows more complex, more adverse. But God will continue to be faithful to us and our families as we keep our faith firmly anchored in His Word. 1 Peter 5:7 declares, “Casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you.” The Jerusalem Translation declares, “Unload all your worries on Him since He is…
As we enter the month of March, we must not forget what 2 Corinthians 5:7 declares, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” The Twentieth Century translation declares, “For we guide our lives by faith, and not by what we see.” The NIV declares, “We live by faith, not by sight.” With all the uncertainties of this life, we must place all our confidence in the Word of the living God. Circumstances can mount against you and take on many different…
As we enter the month of February, we must focus on the purposes of God and following His plans for this new year and new decade. Without question, God has specific assignments and paths for all of us to walk in. Psalm 37:23 declares, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delights in his ways.” The American Standard Version declares, “It is the Lord who directs a man’s steps, he holds…
As we enter into the month of November, I want to stir you up by way of pure remembrance. You have been given spiritual authority in Chris Jesus over all the spiritual forces of hell itself. When Jesus conquered sin, hell and the grave over two thousand years ago, he delegated to you, the believer, complete dominion to reign as a conqueror in this life. In Revelations 1:18, Jesus declared, “I am he that liveth, and…
As we enter the month of October, I want to encourage you to focus in on one of the great benefits found in the redemptive plan of Christ. With all the talk lately in the news of health care reform, the Bible has the greatest health care reform called divine health. The President is working intently with Congress to expand health care benefits to all Americans. Jesus has already provided for all of us the…
As we enter the month of August, I want to bring some biblical truths to you that will help you navigate through the negative economic and spiritual times of our nation and world. You don’t have to look very far to see that we are facing difficult times. With all the talk about recession, we need to dig deep into God’s Word and live strictly by the answers we find there. We can live recession…
As we enter the month of June, I want to encourage you not to be moved away from your assignment or calling in life. In the midst of all the negative talk about the economy and the difficulties facing America and the world, we must stay faithful to God. God hasn’t fallen off the throne. He isn’t facing a heavenly economic crisis. He remains the same: faithful, loving and true to His Word. 1 Corinthians…
