Every day there are happy people all around you, those who are enjoying smooth sailing in life. Every day there are hurting people all around you, those who are facing the storms of life. God wants to use you to be a blessing to those who are happy and those who are hurting. The Bible … Continue reading Weeping & Rejoicing
Author: Derek Spain
The Way You Live Impacts Others
Authentic Christians seek to follow Jesus in every way. Like Jesus did when he walked the earth, we seek to totally give ourselves to God. He is our king. He wants what is best for us. He wants what is best for everyone else too, and the way we live our lives impacts others. The … Continue reading The Way You Live Impacts Others
Christian Ethics
What are the governing principles of your life that determine what you think about, say and do? As followers of Jesus, we seek to live our lives in the way of Christ. These Christian ethics help us to navigate the ever-changing streams of contemporary culture, keeping us grounded on the truths of God's Word, helping … Continue reading Christian Ethics
Holding Onto God’s Promises
When you are standing at the edge of victorious Christian living, there are many enemies in your way, enemies that want to keep you from living the abundant Christian life that can have through your relationship with Jesus. Just like the nation of Israel who stood at the edge of the Jordan River about to … Continue reading Holding Onto God’s Promises
We are Gifted
We are gifted. We are all gifted. God has gifted us all. Every person on the planet has talents, gifts and abilities given to them by God. And every follower of Jesus Christ has spiritual gifts as well. Are you using your gifts to serve the body of Christ and advance Christ’s kingdom? Romans 12:6-8 … Continue reading We are Gifted
NBA Finals 2017
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors, Episode 3. In 2015, the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers to win the NBA Finals, 4 games to 2. In 2016, the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors to win the NBA Finals, 4 games to 3. In 2017, who knows what will happen? LeBron James, the best basketball player in the … Continue reading NBA Finals 2017
One Body, Many Members
In the same way that all of the parts of your physical body are important, all of the parts of the body of Christ are important. There are many members, but we are all part of one body. We have a local body of believers that we are part of (our church), and also we … Continue reading One Body, Many Members
Overcoming Guilt
What is guilt? Here are two definitions. Guilt is the fact or state of having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law. Guilt is a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong,etc., whether real or imagined. When we have offended someone, broken a law, or sinned against God, … Continue reading Overcoming Guilt
Overcoming Fear
We fear what we cannot control. Situations and circumstances of life can paralyze us with fear. Fear can control your thoughts and emotions, and it can take a toll on your health. Fear is an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual battle. God can help you overcome fear. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead … Continue reading Overcoming Fear
Totally Give Yourself to God
The call to follow Jesus is a high calling. It is filled with growth, blessing and sacrifice, and will continue throughout the rest of our lives. If you are a follower of Jesus, you are making a commitment to totally give yourself to God. The apostle Paul, one of the most influential leaders in Christianity … Continue reading Totally Give Yourself to God