2 Corinthians 3:5
Discipline. Don’t you just cringe when you hear that word? This is not the punishment of acts committed, although sometimes it feels that way! This is the continual practice of good choices that over time changes our bodies, our minds, and our spirits.1 Tim. 4:7-8 says, “But have nothing to do…
“Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Proverbs 30:5 There is blind belief and there is belief based upon proven fact. We visited a church this past Sunday that issued a challenge to the people to test God’s word. They…
“Because lawlessness is increased, most people will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.” Matthew 24:12 Sounds a lot like the warnings and promises in Revelation2:7, 11, 17, 26 and 3:5, 11, 12, 21. We usually think of enduring when we think of…
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 141:23-24 Once you have searched your heart before the Lord, confessed any uncleanness, then you are free…
That was me this past week. What! Not really, Lord!!! Gallbladder surgery? But, God, I eat right. I have a very lowfat diet. I even just lost 14 pounds! That’s when I realized (once again) that I am not in control. Yes, nutrition can give you a better chance at…
The best part! We are free to… Have abundant life eternally and now! Hope! Love ourselves (God loves us so we are lovable!) Love God! Love others! – Now we are filled up and can pour out! Have joy! – Joy is always coupled in the Bible with being…