Although most churches fall victim to the 80/20, rule in which 80 percent of the giving is done by only 20 percent of the church, there are other reasons why people aren’t contributing to the local church. And even though the Bible encourages Christians to give of their tithes and …
Read More“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12 Spiritual warfare is very real. Behind every deed, sermon, and gospel proclamation is …
Read MoreBlessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 The Sermon on the Mount contains some of the greatest teachings of Jesus. Not just anecdotal lessons to appease the gathered crowd, but the words of God for every day living. The term “beatitude” means supreme blessedness. …
Read More“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 It’s been said that “emotions are great followers, but lousy leaders.” Emotions play a pivotal role in how we handle certain experiences. For example, we can’t control the way we …
Read More“And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Acts 2:42-47 demonstrates the significance of fellowship among the believers in the early church. In fact, there is a slew of Scripture passages that talk about the …
Read More“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1:2-4 Daughter of Billy Graham Finds Joy in Cancer Anne Graham …
Read More“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” – John 4:23-24 Emphasizing Emotion Rather Than Truth In a recent …
Read More“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9 Earlier this month, we published an article discussing what it means to be a “real” Christian. Looking like Jesus, obeying Jesus, …
Read More“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.” – Ephesians 6:11, 16 Pocket Bible Saves Lieutenant’s Life “Yes, …
Read More“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine …
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