To minimize something is to lessen, to reduce, to make smaller or to keep to a minimum. It is also to belittle, or to dismiss, to shorten, or to play down or to make light of something. It can also be to underestimate the importance of something, and thus to brush it off as not … Continue reading Dangers of Minimizing
Jesus Christ
Do You Really Want to Change?
Questionnaire (Survey) 1. Do you truly believe that you can be free from your slavery (bondage, addiction) to sin by God’s grace, through faith in Jesus Christ? 2. Do you believe that Jesus not only paid the penalty for your sin, but that on that cross he put sin to death on your behalf so … Continue reading Do You Really Want to Change?
They’ll Call You Crazy
Jesus said that in the same way he was treated when he was on this earth, so will we be treated, IF we follow HIM. He said that as they hated and persecuted him, so they will hate and persecute us (Matt. 5:10-12; Matt. 10:16-25; Matt. 24:9-14; Lu. 6:22; Lu. 21:12-17; Jn. 15:18-20; Jn. 17:14). … Continue reading They’ll Call You Crazy
Victory is Attainable
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who … Continue reading Victory is Attainable
For His Praise and Glory
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Psalm … Continue reading For His Praise and Glory
Wise and Innocent
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. For your … Continue reading Wise and Innocent
Take Heart
Jesus Christ was getting ready to go to the cross to die for our sins, so that we could be liberated from our slavery to sin, and so we could become slaves of his righteousness. So, he spent some time with his disciples, talking with them, and preparing them for what was coming next. First … Continue reading Take Heart
Those Who Plot Evil
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! … Continue reading Those Who Plot Evil
Holiness Is
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! Psalm 119:1-3 ESV To be blameless in God’s sight is to walk in the law of … Continue reading Holiness Is
The Spirit Calling
“The Spirit Calling” is a new song, completed today. And, it isn’t just about the Holy Spirit calling people to faith in Jesus Christ. But, the song is about the Spirit calling us who believe in Jesus to closer walks with our Lord. He is calling us to daily walks of faith and surrender to … Continue reading The Spirit Calling