Life is hard for everyone. We need people in our lives who can encourage one another. If we aren’t open to encouragement, then we run the risk of being hardened by sin. Encouragement comes in all types of ways. It can lift us up; it can motivate us, it can also warn us. Make sure…
Read MoreDo you know one of the first light bulbs Thomas Edison created is still working over one hundred years later? It’s an everlasting light. You can find it in a firehouse in New York. Why aren’t all light bulbs like that? That is a question for a business person. Jesus is our everlasting light. One…
Read MoreThere is such a thing as too much freedom. Christians tend to lean towards legalism or liberty. The legalist makes up lists of what is right and what is wrong. The libertarian rejects all lists and emphasizes free will. You can easily see how both sides can go too far. True life as a Christian…
Read MoreHave you ever shot an arrow with a bow? It is a practical weapon when mastered. It can pierce small areas from a long distance away. King Ahab was shot with a random arrow right in between his armor while he was running away in his chariot As a child of God, we need to…
Read MoreWhen you are hiking it is easy to get lost. One of the way you find your bearing is to look for large landmarks which will help you determine where north is. Look to the rock and it will help you find your way. The same can be said of Jesus. He is our rock…
Read MoreWalking in the darkness takes some trust. You have to trust your senses. Walking with Jesus takes trust as well. Isaiah tells us to trust in the name of the Lord. You may not know where you are going but as we trust in the name of the Lord we will find our way. Isaiah…
Read MoreThe church has a mandate to pray by lifting holy hands to God. It is an act of worship when we lift our hands and seek him. We have a responsibility as individuals and as a church to do this. When we pray and worship God brings the church closer together. Seek his face in prayer…
Read MoreNothing beats cold water to a dry mouth. Water brings life and refreshment to everyone. It is essential to a well functioning system. The same can be said for the Holy Spirit in our lives. When the Spirit enters our life it is like fresh cool water. Jesus is that water for thirsty souls. Isaiah…
Read MoreLife can be best described as a journey. Along that road, you will encounter several obstacles and challenges. There will be the high waters where you are overwhelmed with life. There will also be times of intense testing where God will take you through the fire. All of these challenges are meant to increase your…
Read MoreDeserving of Our Praise The Lord is deserving of our praise and glory. To worship means to “give worth.” We give Jesus “worth” when we worship Him. We can’t worship two things at once. Either we love one and hate the other, or we hate one and love the other. God won’t compete with anyone…
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