January 13
Seeking God's Will
Parents train their children to do many tasks—from knowing which clothes match to handling money. Perhaps the most important skill we can teach is how to follow God’s direction.
We are blessed that our
Read more…June 2 God’s Compass for the Heart and Mind Proverbs 3:7-12 Yesterday we discussed the importance of depending on the Word of God as our compass throughout life. Following the Lord’s directions will change behavior and challenge our thinking, atti
Read more…May 16 The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Today we live under a new covenant established by God through the shed blood of His Son Jesus (Heb. 9:15). Based on what Christ did, Romans 12:1 tells us to present ourselves “as a living and holy sac
Read more…Selfish Christianity John 6:22-27 Which interests you more—who Jesus is or what He can do for you? I’m afraid that too many of us are more concerned about what He can give us than we are about getting to know who He is. But this is nothing new—Jes
Read more…May 12 The Comfortable Church Matthew 28:16-20 I think it’s fairly evident that the society we live in is very self-centered, and this same characteristic can be present in a church. Whenever a local body of believers develops an inward focus, its
Read more…April 19 Anointed for Burial John 12:1-8 Imagine this scene. A woman walks into the annual church rummage sale with a beautiful collection of designer clothes worth thousands of dollars. She says, “I want to give this clothing to the Lord.” Then,
Read more…March 4 God Is In Control Psalm 103:19-22 Have you ever wondered whether you are truly saved? Many people struggle with this question, but my goal is for you to experience assurance. Salvation describes what happens when God rescues us from the g
Read more…March 28 God’s Financial Best Malachi 3:7-18 The multitude of Bible verses that speak about money prove that God is very interested in our personal finances. Because this is such an essential element of our lives, He uses money to train us in stew
Read more…March 23 The Priority of Relationship Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesuswas the home of a tremendous ministry. Despite harsh persecution, the church planted by Paul endured opposition, spread the gospel, and was quick to challenge false prophets. But 30 yea
Read more…March 21 The Measure of Our Love John 14:15-24 As I studied today’s verses from John’s gospel, I felt convicted about falling short of Jesus’ expectations. It’s easy to say, “Lord, I adore You,” but there have been times when I’ve used those words
Read more…March 18 Pursuing Wisdom Proverb 4:5-10 We live in the “Information Age,” where news pops up on cell phones and college can be attended online. But I’ve noticed that while there is a lot of knowledge floating around, there isn’t much wisdom. Godly
Read more…March 9 My Assurance: God Is In Control Jeremiah 32:17 During one of the most trying seasons of my life, I would sit by the fire with a dear friend and pour out my heart. Since this man was a good listener, he could sense when I felt discouraged,
Read more…March 3 Bring the Gospel to the World Matthew 28:19-20 When a teacher gives an assignment, good students take it seriously. They do what's required, give their best effort, and complete the work in a timely manner. Before ascending to heaven, J
Read more…March 2 A Commitment to Obey Daniel 1:9-21 Years ago I made a commitment to obey the Lord regardless of the cost. Like everyone else, I have made mistakes, but my determination to follow Christ has remained unchanged. When difficulties occur, su
Read more…February 22 The Foundation of Wisdom Proverbs 9:7-12 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Prov. 9:10). Initially, the connection between these two concepts may be difficult to grasp: How can fearing God make us wise? First, we need
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The Power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 24:44-53
The principle we will explore today is basic but so powerful that it determines whether we experience victory in our lives.
You are probably familiar with the book The Little Engine That Could, in which a s
February 15 Love's Hidden Enemy 1 Corinthians 13:9-13 The apostle Paul wrote that he once reasoned like a child, but he had now put childish ways behind him (1 Cor. 13:11). He was referring to the spiritual maturity process, whereby a believer's
Read more…February 14 Biblical Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 In today's passage, Paul talks about love and its preeminence over speech, knowledge, generosity, and self-sacrifice (vv. 1-3). The apostle then describes the nature of biblical love, which is pat
Read more…Surrendered to God Ephesians 5:15-17 To make us useful servants for His kingdom. God desires to break our self-will—our independent streak that puts "self" first. He doesn't want to break us; He just wants to transform those parts of us that do not
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