Our tendency in life is to focus on our own situation, whether it be in triumphs  or in heartbreaks. But God wants us to also look around so we can minister to others as they experience life’s highs and lows. "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." - Romans 12:15  Read More

We loved our sin and we were largely controlled by it before Christ saved us. But it was an offense to God that had us heading to eternal judgment. Salvation in Jesus Christ changed all of that. "He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea." - Micah 7:19  Read More

Many times the demands of life are more than we can handle. We find ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually broken down, but we were never meant to face all of these difficulties alone. "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength." -Isaiah 40:28-29  Read More

Many believe that we need to show off whatever benefit, strength, or advantage that we have to let others know about our perceived greatness. But that is wrong, and it is the way of the world. "Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?" - Proverbs 20:6  Read More

The will of God is considered by many to be a mystery, but much of it is clearly revealed in the Scriptures. "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18  Read More

We all desire kind and fair treatment from others. That is a reasonable expectation. But our focus should be first on how we are treating others. "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." - Luke 6:31  Read More

We will experience many physical dangers because we live in a sinful world. But even more so, we will be constantly under attack from the devil and his hosts because we belong to the Lord. But we need not fear. "For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." - Psalm 5:12  Read More

The world’s way to receive honor is by self-promotion, boasting, and raw ambition. But it is just the opposite in the kingdom of God. "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." - Proverbs 29:23.  Read More

One of the descriptions of believers is that we are Christ followers. We like to follow Christ when it is easy, but we must stay the course even in difficulty. "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously." -1 Peter 2:21-23  Read More

As sinners, we have nothing in ourselves to commend us to God. All our talents, strengths, and other advantages could never earn God‘s favor, because they all come from Him. His grace is what makes the difference. "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." - Ephesians 3:8  Read More

Being open-minded can be a good thing when it refers to being humble and having a teachable spirit. But we must be discerning and on guard against temptation and deception. "Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge." - Proverbs 19:27  Read More

REAL PEACE, UNLIKE THE WORLD’SThe Savior knew that He was going to suffer and die on the cross in a matter of hours. Yet He was filled with peace. In fact, He had enough peace to give to His disciples who were full of anxiety and trouble. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." - John 14:27  Read More