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With Jesus we have 100 percent security, and no one can ever breach the parameters of His love.
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God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. And he's given us the indwelling strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The rest is up to us.
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Faith is the solid, unshakable confidence in God which is built upon assurance that He is faithful to His promises.
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Every believer is commanded to be plugged in to a local church.
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Generational bonds are easily formed and rarely broken.
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It's true the Holy Spirit alone can reproduce the character of our Lord Jesus, and we must always abide in Christ. But the Bible also makes us active partners in the process, and we must be diligent to do our part. "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed".
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We can be encouraged knowing that our daily actions and words are declaring Christ to the world.
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It is possible to be at the top of Christian service, respected and admired, and not have that indispensable ingredient by which God has chosen to work in His world today - the absolute sacrificial agape love of the Eternal God.
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A journal is a great way to keep track of what happens daily in your walk with God and to record your prayers and thoughts.
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Everyone is in need of encouragement at some time. Take the opportunity today to encourage (give courage to) the one who often encourages you.
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Jesus Himself stresses that only those who grant forgiveness will receive it.
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God's Word will never fall into disrepair. But here's what happens when we don't travel on it: We fall into disrepair!
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The Lord intends us to be powerful people-mighty in optimism and hopeful of spirit, powerful in evangelistic zeal, potent in influence, sturdy in moral fiber and purity. We can be powerhouses in prayer and preaching.
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Happiness comes from holiness. You can't truly be happy unless you're hungry for Jesus Christ.
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If Jesus can live in you and you are no different than the world around you, something got short circuited because Jesus makes a difference.
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Before you begin your journey toward integrity, you need to determine your starting point. In other words, what's your integrity quotient? How much integrity do you have? Do a moral inventory of yourself. Hold yourself accountable going forward for what you say and do. Moving toward a more faithful, fair, and honest life begins with confronting truthfully who you are. You can't hold yourself accountable if you won't see yourself clearly.
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You may not be able to predict the time of a tornado, earthquake or the Lord's return. But you can know for a fact that He is coming back. Work today to share the escape route of God's grace with others, before the night cometh.
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Though not everyone can attend seminary, every Christian has a seminary between two covers - the Holy Bible. God's Word is a school that trains us for the work He has planned for us on earth.
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The very thing that most qualifies us to pray is our helplessness.
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Christians are not perfect, and all of us do sin along the way. But genuine Christians hear His voice and follow Him.
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Ask God to show you any changes you need to make in your relationships. And make sure your closest relationship continues to be with Jesus Himself.
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Our impulses toward instant gratification aren't to be trusted. Hoarding our resources isn't a worthy goal. We're created with eternity in our hearts, and our lives have everlasting value.
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Salvation is one of the Bible's great words, but many don't understand that the Bible presents salvation in three stages. Many people consider salvation a one-time, past event. They forget its ongoing nature.
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The happiest people I know are those who have an obsession to the obedience of God.