Spiritual Growth
Romans 5:1-5 The Holy Spirit’s presence is essential for the Christian life. Despite our best efforts, we have no ability to produce Christlike character on our own. Although we’ve been…
Pray, Believe, Receive
“What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” MARK 11:24 To pray successfully, you must employ affirmation and visualization. Form…
The Kingdom’s Open Door
Matthew 24:1-14 John the Baptist and Jesus Both preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2; Matt. 4:17). And though the nation of Israel rejected Christ…
Give Thanks In All Things
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Many people find it easy to be thankful when things are going…
Where We Belong
Col. 3:1-2 Think back to a time when you were passionate about pursuing something—a job, a cause, or even a relationship. Once you finally attained the object of your desire,…
The Privilege of Knowing God
The one true God allows us to know Him, and we experience blessings as we learn more about Him. Philippians 3:7-11 Knowing about God is different from knowing God. Anyone…
Avoiding Foolish Choices
No believer is immune to sin, but we fare better when we slow down and rely on God’s Word. Proverbs 14:12-18 Most people don’t set out to sabotage their future,…
Stand Firm in Your Convictions
Like the Bible’s heroes of faith, we must stand firm on our spiritual convictions. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 A person of conviction feels certain that his beliefs are true. However, it’s…
Follow Your Heart
Ezekiel 36:26-27 You’ve probably heard that “the heart is more deceitful than all else” (Jer. 17:9), and perhaps you’ve witnessed this truth at work in your own life. But Scripture…
Know What You Believe
The Bible is our protection against deception. 2 Timothy 1:12-14 All people have a belief system, whether they realize it or not. Even those who claim there is no God…
Choosing To Believe
Salvation isn’t something that we can claim because we were born to believing parents or have attended church. Jesus warned that many would call Him Lord without actually belonging to…
The Way to True Greatness
The path of sacrifice leads to a fruitful life that reflects our Savior’s love. Matthew 16:21-27 In our culture, success is based on achievement. We admire those who perform well…
