trust verbdefinition: to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of; believe into place confidence in; depend onto hope or expect confidently The Bible tells us to trust in the Lord. He is our rock and our redeemer, our strength and our confidence, the One who directs and guides our life. People around the world trust in … Continue reading Trust in the Lord
Tag: way of Christ
A way to escape each temptation
Temptations are everywhere. We are tempted to do things that are immoral, impure, and selfish; things that hurt us and hurt others; things that bring dishonor to God. We are tempted to lie, cheat and steal. We are tempted to gossip, slander and boast. We are tempted to lust for sex, power and money. We … Continue reading A way to escape each temptation
Servants of Christ
When we say, "the church is a mess," we are acknowledging that every church is made up of messy people. We are all sinners who have been saved by God's grace. We are now called saints, and we serve the king who has forgiven us of our sin and given us new life in Christ. We … Continue reading Servants of Christ
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
The Two Gates
ONE GATE is a wide gate on a broad road that leads to destruction. Many people are on it. THE OTHER GATE is a narrow gate on a difficult road that leads to life. Few people are on it. Which gate will you choose? Jesus says that you have a choice. Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is … Continue reading The Two Gates
Walk Like Jesus
Following Christ is more than just holding a set of beliefs. Following Christ is about how you live your life: where you go, what you say, the things you do. To "walk like Jesus" means to pattern your life after the example of Christ and to trust in Christ daily for guidance and strength to … Continue reading Walk Like Jesus
Washing Feet?!
The roads were not clean in the first century. Some were cobblestone, but most were dirt roads. People and animals shared the same roads, and animals are not very good at cleaning up after themselves (when you gotta go, you gotta go!). Open sandals were the footwear of choice. Everybody wore them. So when you … Continue reading Washing Feet?!
The Door
Front doors. Back doors. Car doors. Bedroom doors. Bathroom doors. Office doors. Doors on "Monsters Inc." A band called "The Doors" from a few years ago. Lots of doors. Why do we need doors? What do they do? And why would Jesus refer to himself as a door? “I assure you: Anyone who doesn’t enter … Continue reading The Door