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The Greatest of These Is Love
Posted on March 1, 2017 Leave a Comment
Over and over again, the New Testament exhorts us to grow in faith, hope, and love. God desires these three graces to mark us and distinguish His children from those who do not know Him. But how does this actually happen? What causes our faith, hope and love to increase?
Overcome Sexual Immorality
Posted on February 23, 2017 1 Comment
Sexual temptation is real and pervasive. Cultural taboos against sex outside of marriage have virtually disappeared. We are constantly bombarded with images and messages, subtle and blatant, enticing us to sin. In this highly sexualized world we live in, what can you as an unmarried Christian man or woman do to avoid falling into sexual […]
Settle the Issue
Posted on February 15, 2017 1 Comment
Would you like to live a life that can change and bless your family, your community, and perhaps, the world? You can! Listen to what Wayne Cordeiro has to say in this regard: “In every fish is a school. In every bird is a flock. In every boy or girl is a man or woman […]
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
Posted on February 8, 2017 1 Comment
Excuses, excuses, excuses, we all make them! It started with Adam; it continues today. Instead of taking responsibility for our actions, it is often more convenient to just blame someone else. But neither you, nor I, will be able to stand before the throne of God and say, “It’s not my fault that I didn’t […]
God Is In Love With You
Posted on February 1, 2017 5 Comments
“The entire earth is mine,” says the Lord,,”but you are my treasured possession.” That is, even though I own the earth and everything in it, I prize you more than them all. You are the crown jewel of my creation. A treasured possession is something most dear to you, not necessarily because it is worth […]
Is God Punishing You?
Posted on January 18, 2017 9 Comments
Does our Heavenly Father punish us if we misbehave? Threatening children with painful punishment is one way some parents seek to induce good behavior. And the fear of punishment is sometimes enough to cause conformity to parental authority. Not always, but often. Is this God’s way? Let’s see. “And have you completely forgotten this word […]
Flourish Like a Palm Tree
Posted on January 11, 2017 5 Comments
In Psalms 92:7, David says, “the wicked spring up like grass,” which is here today and gone tomorrow. Then, in verse 12, he says, “the righteous shall flourish like a palm tree.” He is making a contrast between the two. Grasses grow quickly, and die quickly. Expose grasses to extreme heat, and their leaves dry […]
The Inheritance
Posted on January 4, 2017 3 Comments
How can you be sure God will favor you and bless you today? I’ve got news for you. It’s not because you will earn it, work for it or deserve it. No, God will favor you, increase you and do only good to you because of His covenant with Abraham! Listen to what God said […]
Do I Have to Tithe?
Posted on December 28, 2016 10 Comments
Do I have to tithe in the New Covenant? When it comes to tithing, there are two extremes. One extreme is the legalistic view that makes tithing a law which you must obey, or else! The other extreme is that of some grace preachers that say tithing is irrelevant since we are not under the […]
The Power of Your Tongue
Posted on December 14, 2016 5 Comments
The most powerful member of your body is your tongue. Don’t believe me? Then take a quick look at what the Bible has to say on this subject. “A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life are in […]
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