In the rush of our busy lives, we often lose the importance of spending time with other people. A quick text here, a Facebook like there, and we think that we have made contact with people. These are only shallow attempts to invest in the lives of others. Paul knew the importance of spending time with…
Read MoreChristians are to live in peace with everyone. Peace isn’t easy, but as a Christian, we can live in peace even if the person we are at odds with doesn’t see eye to eye with us. Peace comes from our maker. He fills us with peace as we pursue him and model the behavior of…
Read MoreGrowing up we are told, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” As we get older, we are told to be persistent in doing good things, it will come back and bless you. Finally, we are told that if we live a good life we will make it into heaven. Being…
Read MoreWhat in you are you so bold about that you will stand your ground no matter what? As a Christian are you bold in your faith? Can you say, like Paul, that you are not ashamed of the Gospel? We are called to live our lives with boldness, declaring the good news of Jesus Christ….
Read MoreSet it aside. One of the steps of our daily walk with Christ is set aside a portion of our money to give back to him. Paul tells us to set it aside at the beginning of the week so we don’t spend it. Learning to faithfully give is an essential part of our discipleship….
Read MoreGoing nowhere fast? Working hard and nothing seems to be working out? You may be on the wrong path. Often when it looks like we are spinning our wheels, it is because we are doing the wrong thing. Sit back for a moment and survey your current situation. What is going right and what is going…
Read MoreGod rejoices over you. He finds great delight in you and will protect you like a mighty warrior. Sometimes we need to hear that and be reminded of how God is with us. Just those words read during our devotion time can encourage us for that day. You don’t have to worry about impressing other…
Read MoreLove that Lasts Today is Valentine’s day. A time where we recognize our love for that special person in our life. People will go to great lengths and expense to show their love. The sad thing is that if this is one of the few days of the year that we prove our love, then…
Read MoreReturn to me. God often sends that message to us when we have lost our way. We’ve all gotten lost and refused to seek help. Maybe you went a direction you knew wasn’t right but did it anyway. Getting lost doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We get stuck when we Refuse to turn back…
Read MoreAfter every college basketball national championship, they play the song “One Shining Moment.” It highlights all of the great moments of the tournament. Players dream of being in the highlight reel. It’s their moment of fame. As Christians, we are awaiting our shining moment when Christ returns for his bride, the church. 1 Corinthians 15:50-58…
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