God's people are blessed to be a blessing to the nations. 1 Peter 2:9-10 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now you … Continue reading God’s People
Author: Derek Spain
The Cornerstone of Your Life
What is your life built upon? You may try to build your life upon your family history, education or skills. You may try to build your life upon your experiences, fame or accomplishments. You may try to build your life upon your financial stability, good health, or good looks. There are many things you may try … Continue reading The Cornerstone of Your Life
Your Life is Not Empty Anymore
There is something truly life-changing when a person realizes their need for Christ. Life without Christ is empty, no matter how full it seems. One of the phrases that the Bible uses to describe our lives before Christ is an "empty way of life." Look for that phrase in the verses below. 17 And if you … Continue reading Your Life is Not Empty Anymore
Two Practical Ways To Talk With Your Children About The Bible
The Bible has the words of life. It is full of practical wisdom and guidance for living. It teaches us what to believe and what not to believe, what to do and what not to do, how to honor God and follow Him all the days of our lives. His way is the best way. … Continue reading Two Practical Ways To Talk With Your Children About The Bible
Be Holy!?
You talk about impossible tasks. Here are a few that are humanly impossible on your own, without help from anyone or any thing: Swim from California to Japan without stopping Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in one day Read 40,000 novels in one hour Live a life of perfect holiness Yet, God calls us to holy living. He says … Continue reading Be Holy!?
Your Salvation
8 You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and carefully investigated. 11 They inquired into … Continue reading Your Salvation
A Living Hope
Within the heart of every person there is a longing for hope. hope that inspires hope that ensures hope that endures The word "hope" is used nowadays in phrases such as, "I hope so." For example, someone might ask you if you are going to join them for dinner. Because you know you have a very busy … Continue reading A Living Hope
Christian Hospitality
One mark of a Christ-follower is showing hospitality. We follow in the example of Jesus when we show hospitality to all people. In the first century, hospitality was important because hotels and restaurants were not easily accessible. Additionally for the first century followers of Jesus, times of persecution made Christian hospitality vitally important. Followers of Jesus could find … Continue reading Christian Hospitality
Chosen by God
It is an amazing, humbling realization to know that the eternal God of the universe knows who you are, cares about you, and chooses to invite you to be part of His eternal family. In his first letter, a fisherman-turned-preacher named Simon Peter wrote to a group of churches to encourage them and instruct them … Continue reading Chosen by God
Pay Attention to What the Lord is Doing
When you pause long enough to think deeply about current events, what do you think about? why the events are happening? how to solve the problems? the ways that current events will impact the future? what the Lord is doing? Did you catch the last one? We would be wise to pay attention to what the … Continue reading Pay Attention to What the Lord is Doing