The path that leads to fruitfulness. Everyone wants to live a fruitful life. They want to live a life that matters and positively impacts others. As a Christian, there is a path that leads to fruitfulness. It is our daily obedience to scripture and abiding in Christ that produces fruit. That is a walk that…
Read MoreChrist Has Risen Luke 24:1-7 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While…
Read MoreLuke 22:39-46 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me;…
Read MoreIsaiah encourages us to cultivate generosity. Generosity is an age-old principle that stands the test of time. A generous man does not fake his giving; he takes care to see that it flourishes in his life. Thoughts of ways in which is he can bless others with his resources fill his mind. There is no need…
Read MoreWho Can You Bless Today? We are much better people when we choose to serve and bless others. Each morning we should start our day by asking “Who can I bless today?” It takes our focus off of ourselves and places it squarely on the other person. We need to look for those who we…
Read MoreA Father to Them Everyone has two parents. They are responsible for our DNA, personality, and looks. Whether we like our parents or not doesn’t matter, they are still our parents. Nothing can change that. Paul started the church in Corinth. He was the spiritual father of many in the church. He led them to…
Read MoreIs it Time for a Turn Around? Is it time for a turn around? Is your life headed in the wrong direction? It is very easy to dig ourselves a hole in which we can’t get out. No matter what we do, we can’t get ourselves out. The main problem is that our focus is…
Read MoreValentines is in the air. Can you sense it? You don’t have to go very far to see it. Watch TV for a few minutes, and the commercials will remind you that you can buy the affection of your spouse by spending money on their product. Go to Walmart and an explosion of red will…
Read MoreEveryone wants to reap a bountiful harvest, but few want to do the work to prepare for the harvest. You can’t daydream your way through life, trust me I have tried. Watching the wind, which you can’t see, and the clouds, which you can’t touch, are not bad if you do them once in awhile. If your…
Read MoreI read a story the other day where a guy sued everyone in his church. It didn’t list why he filed the lawsuit but can you imagine that happening? We have become so easily offended and quick to seek out justice when we’ve been wronged. The Bible tells us to act differently as Christians. We…
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