Jesus didn't stand on the foundation of his birthplace, his family's reputation, his social status, or his community connections. He stood on the certainty that he had been sent by the Father, to perform a very specific mission. ======================== ScriptureJohn...

When I remember the depth of God's grace toward me, how could I ever hold a grudge against someone for the small ways that they have wronged me? His grace has triumphed over judgement in my own life--and grace still triumphs over judgement, as I let His mercy flow...

The strength of my faith is revealed not when I get what I want--but rather when I trust God even though the situation looks hopeless. ============= ScriptureHebrews 11:13"These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and...

We all start out as infants in the family, but God's desire is that we would choose to grow instead of remaining an infant forever. ================================== ScriptureHebrews 5:14"But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of...

Spiritual health in Christ comes from a daily walk that is stable, steadfast, and unshifting--not rising and falling with the tides of impulse and emotion. This steady, daily walk with Christ is where his transformation takes place day by day in my heart....

Tension and conflict in the Body should not be ignored, but neither should they be allowed to cause catastrophic division within the Church. The most important thing is that Christ is proclaimed! ======================= ScripturePhilippians 1:15-18Some indeed preach...

God is good, despite my imperfection: and He does good, despite my flaws. ======================== Scripture Psalm 119:66-68 "Teach me good judgement and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. You...

When I give glory to God, my faith in God grows stronger. I cannot wait until the fulfillment of the promise in order to give glory to God--I must start today!================ ScriptureRomans 4:19-2119 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body,...

When truth is not loved, lies, error, and deception become acceptable. When lies are acceptable, Satan's work flourishes. ========================= Scripture2 Thessalonians 2:9-10The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs...

Even though the circumstances were unsettling, God was at work and still accomplishing what only He could do. The chaos didn't prevent God's plans--instead the chaos accommodated God's plans. ================= ScriptureMatthew 28:2-6And behold, there was a great...

Jesus didn't wear exhaustion as a badge of honor, or mark of distinction. He took the time to recharge and refresh his heart in the presence of his Father, before jumping back into everything that needed to be done. =============================== ScriptureMatthew...

The seed of God's word is always capable of producing a harvest. ========================= ScriptureMatthew 13:2323 As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a...

Jesus came to save sinners, not to reassure the righteous.============================= ScriptureMatthew 9:10-1310 And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples....

Though Paul's words were harsh, his heart was a heart of love which cared too much to ignore dangerous deception. ================== Scripture2 Corinthians 11:12-1512 And what I am doing I will continue to do, in order to undermine the claim of those who would like to...

Paul walked in Holy Spirit confidence, instead of changing based on the opinion of others. He walked with consistent character, consistent values, and a consistent message.  ===================== Scripture2 Corinthians 10:10-1110 For they say, “His letters are...

None of us can benefit God, and there is nothing that he could gain from us--yet he loves us anyway! This is how he wants me to see people--through spirit-eyes, valuing people for their intrinsic worth as human beings, made in the image of God.===================...

After all the rest of the testing was finished, Job was faced with perhaps his most difficult test of all--forgiveness.========================= ScriptureJob 42:7-97 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “My anger burns...

The gospel of Jesus is not a get-rich-quick scheme or a self-help method for finding fulfillment and happiness. It is the power of God unto salvation, and the only way by which our eternal future can be made secure in God. ============================== Scripture1...