You are leaving a legacy, lasting memories, habits, and examples to those around you. What will you be remembered for? As a Christian, you should desire to be remembered as loving Jesus, being faithful to serve Him, being faithful to church, and living in a way that brings others to Him. Our lives should be… Continue reading Leaving a Legacy That Matters
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Who Said it Wouldn’t be Hard?
Too often we hope for the blessings and mountaintops of Christianity and choose to despise the valleys. Valleys are often dark, lonely, cool, damp, uncomfortable, and there’s only one way out: through it. The valleys are not something we would ever ask or hope for. But, as you’ll learn, we can’t live without them. Sadly,… Continue reading Who Said it Wouldn’t be Hard?
Do You See Christ?
In Matthew chapter 2 we see the wise men searching for Jesus. They come to the palace, where you’d expect a king to be, and they find Herod. He feels threatened by the news of a new King in town. He calls his closest advisers: the scribes and Pharisees. These men gave their lives to… Continue reading Do You See Christ?
Will You Sing At Midnight?
In Acts chapter 16 we see Paul and Silas on a missionary journey. They are following the leading of the Holy Spirit and preaching the gospel where they are led to go. They are doing the work of God. This chapter is not a highlight reel of blessing and ease. Too often we think the… Continue reading Will You Sing At Midnight?
What Will You Do With Jesus?
Jesus is Lord, Saviour, Creator, and more whether we accept it or not. Our opinion of Him does not change Who He is. Christ was born into a physical body some 2,000 years ago with one purpose: to save sinners. That’s everyone ever born, other than Him. Throughout Scripture we see His life and ministry,… Continue reading What Will You Do With Jesus?
When They Hear You Speak
John 1:37, “And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.” There’s two disciples here that have been with John the Baptist. In verse 36 John says “Behold the Lamb of God!” Because of his declaration, those two disciples began to follow Christ. When others hear you speak, do they want to follow… Continue reading When They Hear You Speak
Thanksgiving Is Not Just For November
Over and over in Scripture we see words such as: Praise, thanks, thankfulness, thankful, thanksgiving Some of these words are used in a command while others are used from the heart to express gratitude to God from the writer. We are commanded to praise and thank God. Do you know why? Because He has used… Continue reading Thanksgiving Is Not Just For November
When God Says No
Today’s thoughts are from 2 Samuel chapter 7. In this chapter we see that David had a desire to build a temple for the Lord. At this time, David was living in a very nice palace, while the Ark was still in the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle was a tent and David thought the Ark of… Continue reading When God Says No