Are you a child of God? It’s not something you or I can do on our own. But it is something Jesus made possible and wants to do for us. John wrote… Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—children born not…
We typically ask, “Who is the Antichrist?” But John explained, The “what” of the antichrists? not just the “who.” Generation after generation throughout the church age (which is from Jesus’ sacrificial first coming to His triumphant second coming), people have tried to identify the Antichrist. John wanted people to SEEK TRUTH. He wanted them to…
Love for this world refers to an attachment to its values, pleasures, and material possessions. It’s a temporary fix for a desire that can only be satisfied with faith, hope, and love.
When we focus on Jesus and make loving like Him our way of life, we want to love God and His people as He desires. What do you think is love a feeling or is it a way of life?
What do you do when you need help to forgive someone, or when you feel unworthy of being forgiven? Have you struggled with guilt and shame over past sins? Is there someone hard to forgive? Here’s help.
No one enjoys admitting their sin. Most people would like to ignore the truth about sin. I think we’re all guilty of succumbing to comparisons and pride, determining that we’re “not guilty.” At least not as guilty as “those people.” But Paul wrote… Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans…
The Bible tells us that God is Light. When we surrender our lives to Him through faith in Jesus, we will Live in the Light. The good news is that the Light has overcome the darkness & it always will.
John saw Jesus’ miracles, heard Jesus teach, and stood at the foot of the cross. He was one of the eyewitnesses who testified to the truth that Jesus, the Son of God, came to give us eternal life.
We’ve studied the books of John and Romans and received a clear proclamation of the Gospel Truth and Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Everything we need to trust Jesus and share our faith in Him.
Paul made a final appeal to people of faith in Rome. One that we should continue to take to heart and apply to life. He pleaded with them to watch out for people who distort God’s truth & divide us.
Would you say that you are living with confident hope? Are you filled with peace and joy? We talk about peace, hope, and joy at Christmas, but what about an average day in September? Life keeps us busy and distracted. The enemy doesn’t want us to look to the only One who is our source…
Everyone has one. Most of us have more than one. Difficult people! Knowing how to deal with them is an important life skill. Here are 5 wise things to do that will help you enjoy the peace you want.
How quickly do you give or take offense when someone says or does something you dislike? What would happen if we offered patience and grace when our feelings are hurt and we’re offended? Let’s talk…
You’ve heard people say… “You can’t love others unless you love yourself.” While there’s a morsel of truth in those words, they’ve also been exaggerated and abused. Let’s talk the whole truth…
The Bible says, “Accept other believers who have weak faith, and don’t argue with them.” Let’s talk about what that means and what the Bible says we should do instead. A hint: it includes patience.
The Bible says, “This is urgent! Time is running out. Wake up!” God is not being slow, He is being gracious. Jesus said, we won’t know the day or hour of His return. So get ready and trust His love!
Would you agree that … love fulfills the law! Jesus summed God’s Law up with these words… “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37–39 And He said… “Do not…
On the average day, how well do you balance your faith and politics? For some, it’s easy. They focus solely on one and ignore the other. For others, the tension of conflicting ideas is just part of life. Some believe it’s better to avoid anything related to the government. They don’t vote, serve in the…
What do you do when God tells you to do the impossible and pray for the person who caused your pain and persecution to be blessed? You trust Him to keep His promise to give you amazing strength. As I read today’s verses, the first words that came to mind were, “That’s impossible! I don’t…
What is “genuine love?” How do you know? Paul wrote… Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:9–10 And Jesus told His followers… Love each other. Just as I have loved…
When was the last time you assessed your strengths and weaknesses? It’s easy for us to fall into routines that are so busy they don’t allow time for self-evaluation. We spend our days hurriedly fulfilling expectations and end up surviving with our weaknesses rather than thriving through our strengths. But we have God-given gifts. Strengths…
