July 14: “Conquering Sin in Our Lives”
Romans 7:24-25 (NLT): “Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord…”
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June 21: “Returning to Holiness”
Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT): “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
Read MoreApril 28: “Being a Fool, or Owning Our Sin and Seeking Reconciliation”
We are hard-wired to feel guilt when we do something wrong. So, we had better learn how to properly respond to guilt so that we can experience forgiveness and cleansing.
Read MoreApril 21: “How to Develop Godly Attitudes”
Even more importantly than doing things for the Lord is a heart that enjoys Him and desires for Him to receive praise. After all, the Lord spends more time looking at our heart than observing our actions.
Read MoreApril 6: “Choose Life that You May Live”
The Bible isn’t simply a book with a bunch of rules. It is the instruction manual for living in a broken world. If we do what God tells us to do, we are free to experience the blessings that come to those who obey.
Read MoreMarch 25: “Become Like Jesus”
4 Minute Read Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-49Luke 6:39-7:10Psalm 68:1-18Proverbs 11:28 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Luke 6:40 (NLT): “Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): When we repent of our sins and self-rule and trust in Jesus to save […]
Read MoreFebruary 10: “Forgiveness is Wonderful, But There’s Something Even Better”
To forgiven by the Lord is wonderful. But it’s even better if we live in such a way that we rarely have to seek His forgiveness. It’s especially wonderful if we have no consequences of disobedience.
Read MoreFebruary 6: “Looking Forward to Our Heavenly Home”
For too many Christians are far too comfortable with life on earth and don’t desire to be with Jesus in Heaven. We should allow difficulties to cause us to lose our taste for earth and crave to be with Him.
Read MoreFebruary 4: “The Value of a Sincere Heart”
It’s now who we appear to be that matters to God. It’s who we really are. So, we should spend much more time working on our hearts than we do on our actions. If our heart is right, our actions will follow.
Read MoreJanuary 24: “It’s What’s In Your Heart that Counts”
As we try to live a life of integrity, we tend to focus on our actions and words. Yet, God focuses on our hearts. If we follow God’s lead and focus on our hearts, the rest will generally follow.
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