The word conviction is no stranger to Christian circles. We often say that we came under conviction and realized our need for salvation, or that we have a conviction against some sin or habit that we feel is wrong. I want to ask if you truly have a conviction on something, or if it is… Continue reading Conviction or Convenience?
Tag: obedience
Living Abundantly Through Godly Speech
The Bible has much to say about your words. Once the words leave your mouth or you hit send on a text, they can’t be taken back. Your speech can encourage others or tear them down. You can praise God and His doings or deny Him and take the praise for yourself. Proverbs 15:1 says,… Continue reading Living Abundantly Through Godly Speech
Living Abundantly Through Hurt
No one wants to experience pain and heartache. I don’t know of anyone that is praying for trials. However, these things will come, so you must know how to walk through them while honoring the Lord and learning through the process. This is not always easy, but you can do it with Christ. God has… Continue reading Living Abundantly Through Hurt
Living Abundantly Through Faith & Obedience
Have you ever tried encouraging someone by telling them to “just trust the Lord”? Has this phrase ever been said to you? It can be a comfort, and sometimes we must be reminded to focus on God and His plan, especially during a trial. But what does it really mean to trust the Lord? Trust… Continue reading Living Abundantly Through Faith & Obedience
A Unified Home
First Corinthians 1:10 says, “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” Psalm 133:1 says, “Behold, how good and… Continue reading A Unified Home
Be a Servant
Being a Servant The Greek word for servant is doulos, pronounced doo’-los. This word is the same as slave. It is to be under the rule or authority of someone else. In our present society, the use of the word slave never carries a positive meaning. We have done all we can to eradicate slavery,… Continue reading Be a Servant
Trusting God With Your Children
As a mother, accepting that we aren’t in control is very difficult. During pregnancy you get to keep that precious child with you at all times. But the day comes when the baby is born, and suddenly, everything is a threat. You begin to worry about car accidents, sickness, falls, someone being mean to your… Continue reading Trusting God With Your Children
When You Are Not Grounded
John 18:38-39 says, “Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I… Continue reading When You Are Not Grounded
Relying on Jesus
In Luke chapter 5, we see Jesus teaching from the edge of Lake Gennesaret. There were fishermen on the shore washing their nets, which meant they were done fishing. The nets were heavy and large, so cleaning them took a lot of work. He got into Simon’s ship and told him to thrust out a… Continue reading Relying on Jesus
Why We Are Drawn To Idolatry
I have been reading through the Old Testament for about a year now. The recurring theme is man’s sin, God’s grace, and redemption. Yes, there are lots of warnings and judgments, too, but we constantly see the Israelites straying from God. Their sin was idolatry. We all worship something. Idolatry started back in the Garden… Continue reading Why We Are Drawn To Idolatry