Ephesians 5:18-20 says, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord… Continue reading How Do You Talk To Yourself?
Paul’s View of Affliction
Paul wrote, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). I… Continue reading Paul’s View of Affliction
When You Are Waiting
What are you waiting for right now? Are you waiting for God to provide something? To answer a prayer? To take care of a health issue? A financial burden? You may be seeking direction for a relationship, job, or move. Perhaps you are praying for a baby or a wayward spouse or child. These burdens… Continue reading When You Are Waiting
Your Life Today
Is your life today what you pictured it would be? When you were making goals last year, is this what you envisioned? Did you expect things to be different than they are? Are you comparing your life to someone else’s? It may not be. For some of you, you have faced things you never imagined,… Continue reading Your Life Today
Are You Living in Bondage?
Before salvation, we all lived in bondage. We were all slaves to sin and self. Hearing and accepting the gospel set us free from that. The cell door was opened and we were able to step out of the bondage and into a new life- a life of freedom. However, too many Christians have stepped… Continue reading Are You Living in Bondage?
Keep Learning
Is there something new you have learned recently? Too often, we get stuck in our routines, doing what we must do each day, and stop learning. Regardless of how old we get, there are things we can learn. It could be something as simple as a new recipe or cleaning hack or something more critical,… Continue reading Keep Learning
The Most Important Thing to Carry With You at All Times
We all have different responsibilities, places to go, people we influence, and things to prepare for. But the most important thing to carry with you at all times is the same for each of us, no matter where we are. The love of God. The love of God sees people as souls, either on their… Continue reading The Most Important Thing to Carry With You at All Times
Mary, Blessed Among Women
Mary was referred to as blessed among women. During the Christmas season, I enjoy digging deeper into the announcement of Jesus’ birth. Mary and Elisabeth are some of the women I admire most. Their relationship and entire testimony just seem incredibly sweet. Their interactions and Mary’s thoughts remind us they were human like we are. … Continue reading Mary, Blessed Among Women
Red Flags
We often hear the term red flag, don’t we? We talk about red flags in people’s behavior as a sign to keep our distance. Why do we see those red flags in others so quickly, but we don’t see them on a spiritual level? Satan is the master deceiver. He has tricks we can’t even… Continue reading Red Flags
What Could You Do Less Of?
With the new year coming up, many of us are thinking of the next resolution we will seek to keep. It usually involved adding things to our lives, such as working out, eating better, seeing friends and family more, and faithful church attendacne. All of these are good things, but they usually don’t last. A… Continue reading What Could You Do Less Of?
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