Build one another up. Use your actions and words to encourage and strengthen those around us. It’s true in the church as well. Our focus should be on helping people draw closer to Jesus. When we use our spiritual gifts, they are to build the body of Christ and edify them. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 What…
Read MoreYou’ve been rescued from an empty life. When Christ saved you from your sin and an eternity in hell, you were rescued, but that is just the beginning. He doesn’t leave you alone here on earth till it’s time to go to heaven. He gives you a new life full of His Spirit. That begins…
Read MoreThere is help for the troubled heart. So many people suffer from a troubled heart. A troubled heart is one that is full of worry, anxiety, doubt, and discouragement. Did you know Jesus helps us with that? He takes that burden off of us and allows us to rest in his peace, comfort, and joy….
Read MoreJesus modeled servant leadership. He was always serving those who were following him. When the crowds pressed in on him, he stayed healing them until he was done. When they had no food, he fed them. In the Upper Room, he lowered himself to the lowest position and washed feet. If you are a leader,…
Read MoreThe Corinthian church had an immaturity problem. They argued over petty things. Paul is calling them to grow up and be mature. The mark of maturity is a Christian who is mature in their thinking and infants in evil. They are looking to advance the kingdom of God and not gossip about someone in the…
Read MoreWalk into life. There are few things in this world that compare to a sunrise. It’s not just the glowing colors that illuminate a dark sky, it is the warmth and new life that is promised with each morning. It reminds us that we are to live during the day. Jesus tells us to walk…
Read MorePress on! Keep going. Don’t quit. We need to hear that more. It is too easy to give up today. Nothing worth having comes easy or without its challenges. I once heard “If it doesn’t challenge me, it doesn’t change me.” Don’t sit back and expect God to lead you down easy street. That is…
Read MoreIs speaking in tongues for the church today or did it die with the apostles? Depending on what denomination you come from will give you your answer. Paul encouraged the speaking of tongues in the church as long as it didn’t get out of control. He provides some insight and guidelines in this passage. 1…
Read MoreJesus invites us to come to the fountain of life where we will be refreshed, renewed, and restored. He is that fountain which has an endless supply. We need to come to the fountain and forsake the alternatives. Find life in the living waters. John 4:7-10 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus…
Read MoreThe pull of darkness is stronger than you might think. Many people play with sin thinking they can quit anytime. That is what a lot of addicts use to convince themselves. Don’t mess with the temptation that leads to destruction. Flee darkness and walk in the light John 3:19 “This is the verdict: Light has…
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