Overcoming temptation is something everyone has to battle. No one on earth that has escaped temptation, even Jesus Christ. How we handle temptation makes all the difference. If we give in it can lead to addiction. Learning how to resist temptation can make all the difference. Paul gives us some clear guidelines on how to…
Read MoreNot everyone is going to like you. No matter what you do, it won’t change. Moving beyond that is the key to overcoming opposition. Learning to look above the fray and focus on what is essential will give you peace of mind. Don’t let what others think of you affect how you live. Be an…
Read MoreClose friendships are one of the blessings God has given us. The Bible uses the phrase “Closer than a Brother” to describe them. When God puts one of these people in our lives we need to be thankful for it. David and Jonathan are a perfect example. Even though they weren’t close in years their…
Read MoreSlaying the Giants in your life Are you facing insurmountable odds in your life right now? Maybe it is a health issue, a financial burden, or an irreparable relationship? You don’t see an answer to the problem or a way out. God wants you to know He is much bigger than your giant. He may…
Read MoreToday everything is based on image. Perception is reality. Don’t be fooled by appearances. Unfortunately for most people, if you scratch just a little bit, what you find under the surface isn’t the image you have seen. People spend hours getting the perfect selfie that reflects the light just right and hides the flaws. It…
Read MoreRun the race. Life is not a casual stroll through a beautiful park but a race that is to be run. To run we have to discipline our bodies and minds to prepare. Racing takes both speed and endurance. Run the race to win, to get the prize that is waiting for you. 1 Corinthians…
Read MoreIf your heart is not in what you are doing, you will never do it well. In serving Jesus, you have to have a heart after God’s own heart, like David. David did everything with a heart after God’s own heart. King Saul’s heart was never in being king over Israel. Because of that, he…
Read MoreOne of the defining themes of the church needs to be unity. That unity is a group of people who have one heart going one way. God brings unity in the church through his Holy Spirit. He can take a motley group of people give them one hear one way. The church is this beautiful place where…
Read MoreEvery building eventually has to go through a process of being restored and renewed. Whether it be to upgrade the utilities to meet modern demands or to repair what time and weather have worn down, repairs have to happen. The process isn’t easy, but the result is worth the effort. God wants to restore and renew…
Read MoreNo one reached more people in the first-century church than the Apostle Paul. He lived by the motto of “All things to all people.” He knew more people would listen to his message if he tried being like them that with him just finding people who were like him. We need to have the same…
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