A Legacy of Faith
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For […]
God gives life to those who are strong in Him
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. (Revelation 2:7) God is a God of victory, so His people can be, too. God sent His Son […]
Jesus is completely in control
Jesus Christ [is] the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. (Revelation 1:5) The world is run by rulers of all sorts and kinds. Some are elected representatives, and others, self-appointed tyrants. Some lead by example and others rule by force and fear. Some act in ways that honor […]
God’s promise to you is peace
Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. (2 John 1:3) Sometimes the greatest truths of God are also the simplest. Sometimes the deepest revelations don’t come from more books, but more belief. Do you believe God has grace for you? […]
Jesus is your eternal reward
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:16-17) The world promises great […]
God has granted you the ability to grow
“God’s plan for you is not that you would become a weak recipient of spiritual welfare, but a strong participant in spiritual warfare.”
Priorities [Luke 6:10-11]
After looking around at them all, [Jesus] told [the man with a paralyzed hand], “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and his hand was restored. [The Scribes and Pharisees], however, were filled with rage and started discussing with one another what they might do with Jesus. (Luke 6:10-11) The religious leaders were more concerned […]
Jesus’ first ministry: the WONDERS (Luke 4:42)
When it was day, [Jesus] went out and made His way to a deserted place. But the crowds were searching for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them. (Luke 4:42) The people were astounded at the miracles Jesus did. When He healed, it was authentic. When He cast out demons, […]
God has greater truths for you
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. (Hebrews 5:14) Good parents don’t give car keys to their toddler and put them behind the wheel on the freeway. Yet, certainly they hope their child grows up to drive someday, and […]
God’s Word prepares you for God’s work
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Timothy 3 GOD’S WORD PREPARES YOU FOR GOD’S WORK All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) God has a goal for […]
