When you receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you are changed forever. Your life is changed from the inside out. It starts at the moment of salvation and continues all the days of your life. God desires for you to steadily grow throughout your entire lifetime, and He will help you every step of the … Continue reading The Fruit of the Spirit
Author: Derek Spain
4 things that I’m learning to pray for every community
Every city is unique. Every community is unique. Yet cities and communities have many similarities, including similar needs. And, they all have amazing opportunities for good news to be shared with people, the kind of good news that changes lives. I came across a couple of verses in chapter four of Luke's gospel that give … Continue reading 4 things that I’m learning to pray for every community
15 Roles of the Holy Spirit
He guides us into all truth. (John 16:13) He reveals our need for Christ. (John 15:26) He convicts us of sin, righteousness & judgment. (John 16:8-11) He regenerates us (makes us brand new). (Titus 3:5) He leads us. (Romans 8:14) He fills us. (Ephesians 5:18) He empowers us. (Acts 1:8) He encourages us. (Acts 9:31) … Continue reading 15 Roles of the Holy Spirit
Legacy of a Warrior: The Shield of Faith
Life throws darts at you. Every. Day. Sometimes they fly by you so fast they seem like arrows, flaming arrows, the kind intended to destroy you. But I have good news. There's a weapon for that. It's the shield of faith. Your faith in Christ is a shield against the attacks of life, the attacks of your spiritual enemy, the devil. In … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: The Shield of Faith
Legacy of a Warrior: Shoes Ready to Go Places to Share Good News
Warriors are usually shouting insults at their enemies. Or they are hidden in silence, waiting for just the right time to attack. But the way of Christ is not like that. Those who follow Jesus Christ have great news to share with all people, even those who might seem to be their enemies and even … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: Shoes Ready to Go Places to Share Good News
If Jesus died on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday, then how was He in the grave for three days?
Great question. Glad you asked. The answer is quite simple when you consider the way that days were counted in the first century in Jerusalem (and continue to be counted in various cultures today). We in America are probably thinking that 72 hours are required to count three days, but that's not required. One thing … Continue reading If Jesus died on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday, then how was He in the grave for three days?
The Passion Week – What Jesus Experienced Day by Day That Week
Here is a good chart to help you visualize what Jesus went through day by day during the week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. His strength, composure, focus, compassion and love for us were on full display. This graphic shows how the four gospel writers wrote down the eyewitness accounts of the events, … Continue reading The Passion Week – What Jesus Experienced Day by Day That Week
Expensive Perfume
Did you ever hear about the time that Jesus got doused in perfume from head to toe? It was a big deal. A very big deal. There was a purpose behind it, although maybe not obvious at first. Some people thought it was a waste of costly perfume. But it wasn't. Jesus thought it was so … Continue reading Expensive Perfume
On God’s Timetable
Christ followers want to do exactly what God wants them to do, exactly when God wants them to do it. They want to be in sync with God's timetable. Jesus set the perfect example for us to follow. The most important reason Jesus came earth was to give his life as an atoning sacrifice for our sins by … Continue reading On God’s Timetable
Legacy of a Warrior: Breastplate of Righteousness
For a soldier, the breastplate covers your heart and other vital organs. The strength of the breastplate is vital to the mission. For a Christian, as we face spiritual battles, we must put on the breastplate of righteousness to be successful. Here's a definition for righteousness: "pure in heart and life; being right and doing … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: Breastplate of Righteousness