Much is given to those who understand the word of God. When Jesus walked the earth, he spoke in parables. Not everyone understood them, To those who did they got the blessings of Jesus’ wisdom. To those who thought they had it together or were just there to get something from Jesus, they missed the…
Read MoreCommunion is one of the most important ceremonies in the church. Jesus tells us to come to the table and partake of the bread and cup which symbolize his death on the cross. When we partake we are telling God that we believe and live under the redemption that took place, we commit to follow…
Read MoreWe are to spread the beauty of Christ. As we live for him we show the triumph of his grace in our lives. When people see the transformation in us that shows them the power of God at work in our hearts. That, in turn, spreads the beauty of Christ wherever we go. 2 Corinthians…
Read MoreJesus fills us full of courage when we step out in faith. He often doesn’t give us the courage before but as we take that first step. We don’t have to fear the unknown because we know that God is with us as we go. God will always do right by us. Trust him and…
Read MoreJust as a shepherd guides his sheep Jesus will guide you. He is willing to forsake the ninety-nine sheep to go and seek for the one that is lost. His sheep know his voice and rely on him for their protection. Jesus wants to be your guide and lead you to greener pastures. He knows when…
Read MoreMoses tells us to judge everyone fairly. Don’t give preference to the rich or the poor. We look at the case, and we do the right thing. This is good advice because it is easy to show favoritism. Judge everyone fairly, and in the end, it will work out. Leviticus 19:15 Do not act unjustly when…
Read MoreThere are a lot of paths you can take in life. How do we know which is the right one? We ask the Lord to “Teach me your paths.” We can take a cue from King David who wanted to be close to the Lord. He continually asked the Lord to teach him the right…
Read MoreHave you ever stood and took in God’s beautiful creation? To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord is to saturate yourself in his goodness, to be in the presence of the Holy Spirit with the awareness that his holiness surrounds you. David was a man after God’s heart. He just wanted to gaze upon the beauty…
Read MoreIf we will sow a lifestyle of worship we will reap a lifetime of favor. Singing and praising the Lord directs our heart towards heaven. It takes our focus off of ourselves and places it firmly on him. This fills our heart with joy and makes the seasons of pain more bearable. Psalms 30:4-5 “Sing…
Read More“Hello? Is anyone home? Knock, knock. Can I come in? I have something for you.” That scenario could be describing Jesus in your life. He wants to come into our lives and be a part of what is going on. He wants to join the family and contribute to its success. Are you ignoring his…
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