Rights & Privileges! Jesus was God’s Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:8 I must learn once and for all the differences between my rights and my privileges. To be called a “son of God” is my right because of what Jesus suffered on the cross of Calvery. (John […]

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 […]

Working to Conquer Canaan! Therefore, we must fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. Heb. 4:1. A disciple must understand the difference between “rest” and “works” if he is to be successful. The Bible says, “We who have believed enter […]

Mannequin Christianity! The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10). The one thing that God wants to see above all else in me, and that He prizes above all else, is a genuine thirst for Him and […]

Secondhand Knowledge! The world is unable to receive Him because it does not see Him or know Him. But you know Him because He remains with you and in you. John 14:17 I must be careful not to “know” Christ in the natural way. Paul said, “Even though we have known Christ according to the […]

Simple Alternatives We will receive from Him whatever we ask if we obey Him and do the things that please Him. I John 3:22. A Christian once said to me, “The Christian life is the simplest in the world-only one Person to please and only one thing to do.” True!!! Moses the servant of God […]

The Victorious Outcome to Suffering! Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3. As a Christian we will experience many trials to our faith. Some we cause and some Satan causes. How we respond to […]

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 […]