God gave a powerful tool when he created our tongue. It has the ability to build up and to tear down. James writes “Control your tongue.” Left to its own our tongues can weapons of mass destruction leaving a wake of hurt people behind us. Control your tongue and your life gets easier, James 1:26 “If anyone…
Read MoreJesus was tempted in the desert after 40 of fasting. There is nothing his body wanted more than food. Satan told him to turn stones into food. Jesus knew that being faithful to God was more important than food. He knew the bread of life would sustain him. Matthew 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led up…
Read MoreOne of the pictures we have in our mind of heaven is when the clouds part and rays of light shine down. We speak of it as the heavens were opened up and God’s face was shining down on us. When Jesus was baptized the heavens were opened up, literally, and God showed his pleasure….
Read MoreOne day the heavens will open up, the trumpets will sound, and Jesus will descend on a cloud to gather up those who are his. Christ is returning. He will rapture the church and then after seven years of tribulation will come and reign on earth for one thousand years. As a Christian, we should…
Read MoreNothing beats coming home from a long trip and sleep in your own bed. As you walk up to the door, all you are thinking is “Finally home!” That is how we will feel when we are in heaven. God will be dwelling with us, and everything will be perfect, literally! There will be no more…
Read MoreEvery bride wants the perfect wedding. Most girls, since they were little, have dreamed of their wedding ceremony. When it comes time for her to be married, she will work extremely hard on making that wedding day perfect. One day the perfect wedding will take place. It will happen between Jesus Christ and the church….
Read MoreThe world likes conformity. If anyone sticks out, they are ridiculed and ostracized. This is especially true of when it comes to how we think. If we disagree with people, they are offended. As Christians, we told, “Do not conform to this world.” We are guided by God’s Holy Word. That means we will often be…
Read MoreHave you ever pulled up a bush that had deep roots? It takes a lot of work. You have to dig around the plant and then chop the roots in half. If the bush has been in the ground for a long time those roots are well established. It is just as tough to remove the…
Read MoreEvery Christian needs to know the power of his presence. It does more than just guide us, it works in us to refresh and renew us. When the Holy Spirit comes upon us we are surrounded by God’s love. It is as if our eyes get larger for the things of God and our hearts…
Read MorePeople want to know the right way to go. We don’t like confusion or indecision. People often pray “God, show us the way.” These prayers can be for directions or for making the right decisions. It is good to seek counsel for the direction of our life. The real question is whether we are going…
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