After a life of doing “everything he was big enough to do”, Solomon in Ecclesiastes summarizes the whole duty of man this way, Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV) 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Check out the … [Read more…]
Don’t let your prayer life be like New Year’s resolutions. January 1st, we’re on fire; by February 1, we don’t even remember what we had committed to do. God honors sincere and committed prayer. Luke 11:9-10 (HCSB) 9 “So I say to you, keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and … [Read more…]
Faith makes what is unseen come alive and makes what is impossible come true. Use the faith God gave you. Someone has said “Little prayer, little power; much prayer, much power; no prayer, no power.” Matthew 17:19-20 (NIV) 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” … [Read more…]
Many of us get started on a project and long before it comes to completion we get discouraged and give up. We need to count the cost on keep on pushing until we achieve. What helps you to succeed is to being certain that you’re doing what is right and it’s what God wants you … [Read more…]
Tilton definition: “Sin – doing things your way instead of God’s way”. Everyone is a sinner by that definition and in need of redemption. Indeed no one measures up to God’s righteousness. Christ alone makes us worthy. Hallelujah! Romans 3:22-24 (NIV) 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who … [Read more…]
John 14:12 (NIV) 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. Jesus has PAID THE PRICE – if you follow the Holy Spirit’s leadership, He will give you the authority … [Read more…]
Adam’s sin brought death to the human race. Jesus, our Christ, died to cover a multitude of sins. No matter how great the sin, His grace is greater. Receive His free gift, by faith, TODAY! It’s because of HIM not you! Romans 5:18-20 (NIV) 18 Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for … [Read more…]
Keep Pressing – the goal is worth it! Philippians 3:14 (NIV) 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.