Owning Nothing, Enjoying Everything. For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 We need to settle once and for all concerning our rights and responsibilities. To accept Jesus as my savior means I will resign my right to justify my sin. And to accept Jesus as my Lord means I […]

The Danger of Distraction! Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your trust be evident to all. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends […]

John 8:32 Steps for having a Successful Life! #1. Love the Lord God with all your heart, mind, and strength. If you don’t do this you will not find success in your life. Mark 12:30-31. #2. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. Fear means reverence of God. Submit all your plans to […]

Being Divisive for Christ! If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 1 Peter 4:14. I must remember that Jesus Christ is not only a great tension reliever, but also tension bringer. If I expect Him to relieve all my […]

The Bible is a Fire and a Hammer! Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Psalms 119:127-128. I must understand that the Bible is not only my source of comfort, but also my source of bruising due […]

The Blueprint of Life! Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As far as possible, I must live the blueprint of life. Jesus Christ lives that kind of life. The Son […]

Overcoming the World! No weapon formed against you shall prosper. And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord. Isaiah 54:17. I am reminded, Lord, that Your Word has much to say about […]

Temptation of the Emotions For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Cor. 10:3-4. The final test of Jesus Christ commitment to his fathers […]

Mental Temptation! For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 The third way […]

The Ego Under Temptation! But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rev. 12:11 Once Jesus had publicly determined to do His father’s will, Satan was after Him relentlessly. The deceiver failed […]