And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by Him for the day of redemption. All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. Therefore, be imitators … Continue reading Forgiveness
Tag: following Christ
Imitate Me?!?
OK. So you hear the words of the apostle Paul when he says, "Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1) and you wonder, "Do those words apply to me?" The answer is yes. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all called to lead others into a growing relationship with Him. To … Continue reading Imitate Me?!?
Quotes on Prayer
Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God. -- Billy Graham Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect … Continue reading Quotes on Prayer
Called to Be Saints
A good post by Charles Spurgeon that I wanted to pass along to you: "Called to Be Saints" We are very apt to regard the apostolic saints as if they were "saints" in a more special manner than the other children of God. All are "saints" whom God has called by His grace, and sanctified … Continue reading Called to Be Saints
God’s Children
Have you ever watched Duck Dynasty? Those long-bearded, plain-spoken "Robertson rednecks" have some strong family traits. They love each other. They love duck hunting. They love Jesus. Every family has family traits. Sometimes it's the way they look, sometimes the way they walk, and sometimes the way they talk. Every family has family traits. So … Continue reading God’s Children
Walk Just as Jesus Walked
When you say it this way, it seems way too obvious: a Christ-follower will follow Christ. But too many people who call themselves Christians (aka, Christ-followers) do not walk the way Jesus walked, and they seemingly have no desire to do so. Their words, attitude, behavior, actions and decisions are not at all what Jesus … Continue reading Walk Just as Jesus Walked
Leaving a Legacy
What kind of legacy are you going to leave? What kind of legacy do you want to leave? What kind of legacy does God want you to leave? One man who lived about 3000 years ago was a soldier, a shepherd and a king at different points of his life. He was not perfect by … Continue reading Leaving a Legacy
Cleaning House
Have you ever noticed that it's a lot more fun to clean someone else's house than to clean your own? It makes you feel good to help them. Plus, you know that you only have to clean this one time; they will have to do it day after day. But the reality is that we … Continue reading Cleaning House
Five Ways to Develop Leaders that Expand God’s Kingdom
How does God's kingdom expand? As the creator of the universe, He could have chosen to force His will upon people. But He did not. In His sovereignty, He has chosen to work through people to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to people all over the world. When a person chooses to trust … Continue reading Five Ways to Develop Leaders that Expand God’s Kingdom
Security
Where do you find security in life? Is it in your bank account or job or accomplishments or relationships or fame? I hope not, because you will never find permanent security in anything other than God. So how do you lean on God for ultimate security, in this life and forever? These and other questions are … Continue reading Security