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 in athletics, business, and the arts. In God’s kingdom, however, greatness is found in a life of obedience. Jesus embodied this counter-cultural greatness through His… … Continue reading The Way to True Greatness
Overcoming Faith Barriers
Don't let your doubts and insecurities rob you of the joy that comes from following God into your calling. Exodus 3:10-17 Sometimes, God gives us seemingly impossible tasks. In those moments, it’s important not to offer excuses but to instead focus on the One who has called us. Why? Because looking for a way out … Continue reading Overcoming Faith Barriers
Taking Risks
Facing danger with the Lord is always better than seeking safety apart from Him. Acts 9:1-20 Do you like playing it safe, or are you more adventurous in your choices? Many Christians don’t like risk because the outcome is uncertain and may involve loss or other unwanted results. From a human viewpoint, eliminating potential harm … Continue reading Taking Risks
Unwavering Faith in Trials
If we respond correctly to adversity, God will make us stronger and fill us with joy. 1 Peter 1:3-9 We all go through troubling times, and it’s easy to get disheartened when that happens. But the Bible teaches that even during periods of challenge and adversity, we can respond correctly. Today’s passage tells us to … Continue reading Unwavering Faith in Trials
Becoming a Burden Bearer
God works through us when we bear one another's burdens. Romans 15:1-7 Every week churches are filled with people experiencing a wide range of problems, and as believers, we’re to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). This isn’t just the job of the pastor—he can’t possibly know about every need in the congregation. That’s why … Continue reading Becoming a Burden Bearer
FORGIVENESS, Why it Matters
"Forgiveness", Living A Life Of Forgiveness. Colossians 3:13 - Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord for gave you. Forgiveness means sharing the same gift Jesus extended to us—regardless of the offense. Through the Savior, we see how God views forgiveness, even … Continue reading FORGIVENESS, Why it Matters
Faith In Action
Faith in action, Hebrews 11:1-32. #Faith #Hope #Love #FaithinAction Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was … Continue reading Faith In Action
Rise up, Stand In Your Faith!
The enemy is not happy seeing us strong in our faith. He will take all the opportunities to destroy the masterpiece of God in us. He will try all his possible weapons to distract, misalign and eventually kill our passion towards God and His lordship upon our life. He mastered all of his tactics and … Continue reading Rise up, Stand In Your Faith!
You Are Salt & Light
Mathew 5:13 Teaching about Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot … Continue reading You Are Salt & Light
Where We Belong
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, was it everything you imagined? Or did it lose its luster over time, perhaps even becoming a problem in your life? That’s what happens when our focus … Continue reading Where We Belong
