April 19: “We Need to Pray!”

April 19, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

There were distractions in the 1st century Temple that kept people from praying – and Jesus got angry. So, we need to take it seriously when thinking about getting rid of distractions that would keep us from spending time with our Lord in prayer.

April 18: “The Evidence of Genuine Salvation”

April 18, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if God sent down a Spiritual Birth Certificate when we got saved? If we ever doubted our salvation, we could just look at that certificate. Well, that doesn’t happen. But the evidence of our salvation is just as clear.

April 17: “The Humility to Listen and Learn”

April 17, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

We will not learn a thing unless we listen and observe what is outside of us. Yet, our pride often causes us to resist receiving instruction from others. Killing our arrogance is in our best interest.

April 16: “A Story of Passion and Conquest”

April 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

When others shrink from trusting in God to do what He has promised in His Word He will do, we should stand upon those promises and trust Him. Only then will people take God seriously and realize that He is capable of doing great things through His people.

April 15: “The Source of Our Happiness”

April 15, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Far too many Christians see “Christianity” as merely a religion with rules to follow. Instead, we should see it as an invitation to enjoy our God who has given us instructions that will bless us if we follow them.

April 14: “One Necessary Ingredient of Decision-Making”

April 14, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Every day, we are bombarded with decisions. There is no way we can consistently make wise choices. So, along with other decision-making principles, we must commit to prayer.

April 13: “Serving God Wholeheartedly”

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Worship and serving the Lord isn’t simply something we do on Sundays. It is what we should do as we walk in the world throughout the moments of every day of our lives.

April 12: “Whose Side Are You On?”

April 12, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Sometimes, we wonder if the Lord is on our side. But, the true question is are we on the Lord’s side.

April 11: “The Benefit of Humbling Ourselves and Honoring Others”

April 11, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

It is all too easy to make ourselves the center of our universe. Yet, true blessings come when we value others, especially those society looks down upon.

April 10: “How to Develop Strength and Courage”

April 10, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

To do well in life, we need to have strength and courage. Fortunately, the Bible encourages us to have those two attributes and gives us the three mindsets and activities that can cultivate them within us.