January 21:” The Happiness of Studying and Teaching God’s Word”
The Bible is like no other book. No matter how much you study, there is always more to learn and enjoy. Jesus calls God’s Word “gems.”
Read MoreAuthor: Matt Ellis
I have an incredible wife that God gave to me on May 10, 1997. Since then, the Lord has blessed us with three wonderful boys. I am also the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Polk City, Florida.
January 20: ”Buried Treasure and the Kingdom of Heaven”
Becoming a part of Jesus’ Kingdom is so wonderful that it is easily worth giving up everything else in our life to gain it.
Read MoreJanuary 19: “Have We Taken What Is Free and Made it Cheap?”
God’s grace is free to us but it cost Him the life of His Son. So, the question becomes whether or not we believe in cheap grace or costly grace.
Read MoreJanuary 18: “How Do You Respond to Sinners?”
While condemning sinners might make us appear holy, it actually does the opposite. A mature Jesus-follower will hate the sin but reach out in love and humility to help the sinner.
Read MoreJanuary 17: “God’s Laws Sometimes Have Exception Clauses”
While our default response to God’s Word is obedience, there are rare exception clauses. Sometimes, apparent disobedience is what God desires.
Read MoreJanuary 16: “When God Injuries Us … On Purpose”
Sometimes, the Lord allows us to be injured (or initiates the injury) in our relationship with Him. While it may not seem immediately apparent, He has a very good reason for doing so.
Read MoreJanuary 15: “How Much Should I Love the Lord?”
People typically love their parents and children a lot. Yet, Jesus tells us that we must love Him more than those special people. What does obedience look like?
Read MoreJanuary 14: “Be Shrewd as Snakes and Harmless as Doves”
A week ago, our Capitol Building was under siege by thugs, some of which were waving banners and posters with Jesus’ name on them. The Bible makes it clear that Jesus would have never participated in such criminal behavior.
Read MoreJanuary 13: “The Comfort of God’s Punishment”
As much as it hurts to be disciplined by God, there is much comfort to be found in the pain.
Read MoreJanuary 12: “The Blessings of Acknowledging Our Sinfulness”
One of the ironies of the Christian life is that while we desire for others to see us as holy, the greatest blessings can come when we see ourselves as sinful.
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