God’s Will – The “Open Door” Theory

Open Doors Let’s face it, in this day and age, Christians, all sorts of them, are concerned with what the will of God is for their life.  I heard it said many times that the number one question people ask there pastor is “What is the will of God in my life.”  Many teachings, sermons [...]

Psalm 15:2

Psalm 15:2 “He who is walking uprightly,a And working righteousness,b And speaking truth in his heart.c” From the last post on Psalm 15, it becomes clear that to be able to dwell with God and live with him is one of the greatest gifts that we receive through the Holy Spirit. This is also something [...]

What is Growth?

What is Growth? I often hear Christians saying in one form or another that “things are going well” and that they are “growing a lot”.  Or another way of saying this is that because they are “growing”, things appear to be going well.  Whenever I hear this, I always question why they think they are [...]

Spiritual Warfare In Our Relationships With Others

Spiritual Warfare In Our Relationships With Others “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rules, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 Let’s face it, in this particular verse Paul isn’t saying that we enter [...]

The Bible Is Key

The Word “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it, for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” Joshua 1:8 We [...]

The Waiting Room

“…And he who hurries his footsteps errs.” Proverbs 19:2 Throughout the Bible there are many verses based on patience.  God is trying to get it across to us that patience is a requirement all Christians should have, it produces much fruit and Godly character.  Mostly the reason why God puts a big emphasis on patience [...]

Grace and Discipline Explained Through Titus

Grace and Discipline Explained Through Titus “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.  It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” – Titus 2:11-12 Grace can be defined as the sovereign grace bestowed upon [...]

Burdens Of Our Brothers

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.  Be of the same mind toward one another, do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly.” Romans 12: 15 -16 Let’s face it, we live in a very selfish world.  A world where people only care about themselves, their feelings, their [...]

Look Straight!

“Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do no fret because of him who prospers in his way,  Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.  Cease from anger and forsake wrath, Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.  For evildoers will be cut off, But those who wait for the [...]

Consequence or A Trial?

Consequence or a Trial? Psalm 34:19 – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.” Going through some sort of trial?  Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, maybe you’re in a financial crisis.  Maybe there is some sort of illness you can’t seem to get over.  When [...]

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