All of the pain, suffering, and affliction in our lives, are used by God to work for our good. And they teach us that we are not sufficient for the challenges of life, but our God surely is.And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.- 2 Cori...  Read More

Salvation makes us new creatures in Christ Jesus and gives us a new spiritual identity. Then God calls us to walk in newness of life.That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.- Ephesians 4:22-...  Read More

Because we were created to have dominion, there is ambition to achieve great things in every human heart to varying degrees. But we must keep it in check. "Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another." - Psalm 75:5-7  Read More

We were created for the Lord, but because we are earthbound creatures for the moment, we are often tempted to seek satisfaction and fulfillment upon this earth. But it will never be found here. "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." - Romans 15:13  Read More

The Lord has many blessings in store for us, but we must use the means by which He sends them. And that means is faith. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6  Read More

We all delight in seeing the results of our work and ministry, but there is so much that is beyond our control. "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase." - 1 Corinthians 3:6-7  Read More

We who are saved by grace are more than conquerors in Christ. But for now, we must remember that we have an enemy, the devil, who constantly opposes us. He will not ultimately defeat us, but we must never give him an advantage. "To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices." -2 Corinthians 2:10-11  Read More

Our bodies are subject to much wear and tear over time, and we are subject to pain, disease, and ultimately to death. But God has more in store for those who are believers in Christ. "Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." -1 Corinthians 15:51-52  Read More

There are places where we walk where we can easily slip and fall. But there is also a mindset that is slippery and will cause us to fall spiritually. "But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." - Psalm 73:2-3  Read More

We should seek to help one another whenever we can, but we often find ourselves in the position where there is nothing that we can do. But there’s one thing that we can always do. "Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf." - 2 Corinthians 1:11  Read More

There are times of crisis and difficulty through which we must all go. Sometimes it may seem that God is silent and not doing anything. We must not give into feelings, but rather look to Him in faith.  Read More

In the physical realm, children are very eager to grow and become bigger, stronger, and more knowledgeable. The same ought to be true with our spiritual lives. "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18  Read More